Neuronal uses of BMP-11
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1. A method for modulating neuronal cell development in a mammal comprising the steps of (a) preparing a composition comprising a purified BMP-11 polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:
- 2 and SEQ ID NO;
11; and
(b) administering said composition to said mammal.
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Abstract
Purified BMP-11 proteins and processes for producing them are disclosed. Recombinant DNA molecules encoding the BMP-11 proteins are also disclosed. The proteins may be useful in regulating follicle stimulating hormone, such as for contraception. In addition, the proteins may be useful for the induction and/or maintenance of bone, cartilage and/or other connective tissue, and/or neuronal tissue.
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1. A method for modulating neuronal cell development in a mammal comprising the steps of (a) preparing a composition comprising a purified BMP-11 polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:
- 2 and SEQ ID NO;
11; and
(b) administering said composition to said mammal.
- 2 and SEQ ID NO;
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2. A method for inducing neuronal cell formation, growth differentiation, proliferation, and maintenance in a mammal comprising the steps of (a) preparing a composition comprising a purified BMP-11 polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:
- 2 and SEQ ID NO;
11; and
(b) administering said composition to said mammal.
- 2 and SEQ ID NO;
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3. A method of inducing formation of neuronal tissue in a mammal comprising the steps of (a) preparing a composition comprising a purified BMP-11 polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:
- 2 and SEQ ID NO;
11; and
(b) administering said composition to said mammal.
- 2 and SEQ ID NO;
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4. A method of inducing formation of neuronal tissue, wherein said method comprises the steps of (a) preparing a composition comprising a purified BMP-11 polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:
- 2 and SEQ ID NO;
11; and
(b) administering the composition to neuronal cells in vitro and recovering said tissue.
- 2 and SEQ ID NO;
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5. A method for maintaining neuronal tissue comprising the steps of (a) preparing a composition comprising a purified BMP-11 polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:
- 2 and SEQ ID NO;
11; and
(b) administering said composition to said tissue.
- 2 and SEQ ID NO;
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6. A method for maintaining neuronal tissue comprising the step of administering a composition comprising BMP-11.
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