| 摘要 |
The present invention discloses polynucleotides which identify and encode pD52 or pRA006 as well as novel functions for the D52 gene family (pD52) which are specifically expressed in the embryonic pancreatic epithelium, in islet cells of the pancreas, in adipocytes, and in intestinal crypt cells. The invention also discloses novel function for the RA006 gene family (pRA006) which are specifically expressed in a subset of islet cells of the pancreas, the eye, as well as the central and peripheral nervous system. The invention provides for compositions for disorders associated with the expression of pD52 or pRA006, such as for the treatment, alleviation and/or prevention of metabolic disorder or metabolic syndrome, such as pancreatic dysfunction (for example diabetes, hyperglycemia, and impaired glucose tolerance), obesity, adipositas, eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa), cachexia (wasting), and neurodegenerative disorders, and other diseases and disorders. |
