The present invention provides compositions and methods for the regulation of cytokine signaling through the Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) pathway. Specifically, the invention provides a novel gene, polypeptide and related compositions and methods for the regulation of ectodomain shedding. In preferred embodiments, methods and compositions for the regulation of TNF Type-1 Receptor ectodomain shedding are provided. The present invention finds use in therapeutics, diagnostics, and drug screening applications.
本发明提供了通过肿瘤坏死因子(TNF)途径调节细胞因子信号的组合物和方法。具体而言,本发明提供了一种新型
基因、
多肽和相关组合物及方法,用于调节外结构域脱落。在优选的实施方案中,本发明提供了调节 TNF-1 型受体外结构域脱落的方法和组合物。本发明可用于治疗、诊断和药物筛选。