Human chemokine beta-13

摘要

The present invention relates to a novel CKbeta-13 protein which is a member of the chemokine family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human CKbeta-13 protein. CKbeta-13 polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of CKbeta-13 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting immune system-related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related disorders.