| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides methods for inhibiting proliferation of astrocytes and astrocytic tumor cells. The present invention further provides methods for treating a condition associated with a defect in astrocyte proliferation in a subject, and methods for treating a condition associated with astrocytic tumor cell proliferation in a subject. Additionally, the present invention discloses methods for enhancing survival of neurons. The present invention still further provides methods for treating neural degeneration in a subject. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions, comprising NrS1 protein or nucleic acid and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. Finally, the present invention provides a purified NrS1 protein, an agent that binds to the NrS1 protein, a kit comprising an agent that binds to the NrS1 protein, and a composition comprising the NrS1 protein and a carrier.</p> |
