摘要 |
<p>The present invention is directed to polynucleotides and polypeptides for a novel member of the lipocalin family. The expression of this novel polynucleotide is primarily restricted to thyroid and thyroid tumor tissue. The polypeptide has been designated zlipo3. The present invention includes methods of producing the polypeptides and antibodies to the ziplo3 polypeptides. The invention also includes use of the polypeptide as anti-microbial and delivery agent.</p> |