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Control of growth and repair of gastro-intestinal tissues by gastrokines and inhibitors

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A novel group of gastrokines called Gastric Antrum Mucosal Protein is characterized. A member of the group is designated AMP-18. AMP-18 genomic DNA, cDNA and the AMP-18 protein are sequenced for human, mouse and pig. The AMP-18 protein and active peptides derived from it are cellular growth factors. Surprisingly, peptides capable of inhibiting the effects of the complete protein, are also derived from the AMP-18 protein. Cytoprotection and control of mammalian gastro-intestinal tissue growth and repair (restitution) is facilitated by the use of the proteins, making the proteins candidates for therapies in inflammatory bowel disease, mucositis, and gastric ulcers.

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Patent application number
US 60460909 A
Patent number
US 7910543 B2
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oai:uchicago.tind.io:9322

Dates

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2009-10-23

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Division(s)
Biological Sciences Division
Department(s)
Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, Medicine