NOVEL HUMAN, FELINE, CHICKEN AND OTHER ANIMAL INTERFERONS AND USES THEREOF

摘要

The invention relates to novel interferon polypeptides and nucleic from humans, felines, chicken and other species and to related compositions and uses. The invention also provides novel interleukin polypeptides and nucleic acids, as well as nucleic acids and polypeptides for interferons and interleukin receptors. The invention also provides antibodies specific for the novel polypeptides, assays for identifying modulators of interferon activity, and methods of treating animals, including humans, afflicted with various disorders and conditions by administering interferon polypeptides, including IFN-P polypeptides and fragments.