Cytokine zcytor17 ligand
The present invention relates to zcytor17lig polynucleotide, polypeptide and anti-zcytor17 antibody molecules. The zcytor17lig is a novel cytokine. The polypeptides may be used within methods for stimulating the immune system, and proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
1. An isolated polypeptide comprising the sequence of amino acid residues from residue 27 (Leu) to residue 164 (Thr) as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2.
2. The isolated polypeptide according to claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide comprises the sequence of amino acid residues from residue 1 (Met) to residue 164 (Thr) as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2.
3. An isolated polypeptide consisting of the sequence of amino acid residues from residue 27 (Leu) to residue 164 (Thr) as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2.
4. An isolated polypeptide consisting of the sequence of amino acid residues from residue 1 (Leu) to residue 164 (Thr) as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2.