| 摘要 |
The invention demonstrates that the transcription factor XBP-1 is a regulato r of hepatocyte growth, plasma cell differentiation and T cell subset activity. Methods for identifying modulato rs of hepatocyte growth, plasma cell differentiation and/or T cell subset activity, using XBP- I -containing indicator compositions or X BP- 1-deficient cells, are provided. Methods of modulating hepatocyte growth, plasma cell differentiation and/or T cell subset activity (e.g., Th2 cytokine production) using agents that modulate the activity of XBP-1 are also provided. Methods for diagnosing disorders associated with aberrant hepatocyte growth, plasma cell differentiation and/or T cell subset activity, by assessing a change in XBP- 1 expression, are also provided. XBP-1 deficient cells, animals and embryos, as well as kits for the methods of the invention, are also provided by the invention.
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