Polynucleotides encoding stem cell growth factor-like polypeptides

Patent Number: 7,317,099

This patent covers the composition for matter of a polypeptide capable of acting as a growth fractor for stem cells. Although the claims are primarily limited to composition of matter, the specification describes numerous uses including: 1). Gene therapy, 2). Transgenic animals, 3). Nutritional uses, 4). Stimulation of hematopoiesis, 5). Stimulation of tissue growth, 6). Immune modulation, 7). Cancer diagnosis and therapy, and 8). Drug screening.

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