HUMAN CHEMOKINE BETA-13

摘要

The present invention relates to a novel CK beta -13 protein which is a member of the chemokine family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human CK beta -13 protein. CK beta -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 CK beta -13 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting immune system-related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related disorders.