Nucleotide and amino acid sequences, and assays and methods of use thereof for diagnosis of ovarian cancer

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 7553948
  • Patent Number
    7,553,948
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, March 6, 2007
    17 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, June 30, 2009
    14 years ago
Abstract
Novel markers for ovarian cancer that are both sensitive and accurate. These markers are overexpressed and/or differentially expressed in ovarian cancer specifically, as opposed to normal ovarian tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis, in ovarian cancer. The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, show a high degree of differential detection between ovarian cancer and non-cancerous states.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is related to novel nucleotide and protein sequences that are diagnostic markers for ovarian cancer, and assays and methods of use thereof. The “Sequence Listing” recited on the computer readable form (CRF) CD filed herewith is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.


BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. An estimated 25,580 new cases will be diagnosed during 2004 in the United States, and approximately 16,090 of these women will die of the disease. Despite advances in the management of advanced ovarian cancer, 70% to 80% of patients will ultimately succumb to disease that is diagnosed in late stages. When ovarian cancer is diagnosed in stage I, more than 90% of patients can be cured with conventional surgery and chemotherapy. At present, however, only 25% of ovarian cancers are detected in stage I. Detection of a greater fraction of ovarian cancers at an early stage might significantly affect survival. A worldwide research effort, aiming at early detection of ovarian cancer, is currently being performed; finding molecular markers for the disease is one of the major research topics (J Clin Oncol. 2003 May 15; 21(10 Suppl):200-5).


No single marker has been shown to be sufficiently sensitive or specific to contribute to the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. The marker that is currently most frequently used is CA-125 (Br J Cancer. 2000 May; 82(9):1535-8). Its properties do not support its use for screening, but it is a major diagnostic tool. CA-125 is a member of the epithelial sialomucins markers group and is the most well documented and the best performing single marker from this group. Another name for CA-125 is mucin 16, and although it is a membrane protein, it can be found in the serum. Its greatest sensitivity is achieved for serous and emdometrioid ovarian tumors compared to mucinous or clear cell tumors. Other than diagnosis, it can be used for disease monitoring (Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2000; 21(1):64-9). In about 70% of patients, a rising level of CA-125 may be the first indication of relapse, predating clinical relapse by a median of 4 months. The serum concentration of CA-125 is elevated by the vascular invasion, tissue destruction and inflammation associated with malignant disease and is elevated in over 90% of those women with advanced ovarian cancer. Yet, CA-125 is not specific to ovarian cancer. It is elevated in 40% of all patients with advanced intra-abdominal malignancy. Levels can also be elevated during menstruation or pregnancy and in other benign conditions such as endometriosis, peritonitis or cirrhosis, particularly with ascites. CA-125 is not a marker that can be detected through use of urine samples due to a high molecular weight.


There are other ovarian cancer markers originating from epithelial mucins but none can replace CA-125, due to poorer specificity and sensitivity. These other markers may prove complementary to CA-125. CA-50, CA 54-61, CA-195 and CA 19-9 all appear to have greater sensitivity for detection of mucinous tumors while STN and TAG-72 have better sensitivity for detection of clear cell tumors (Dis Markers. 2004; 20(2):53-70).


Kallikreins, a family of serine proteases, and other protease-related proteins are also potential markers for ovarian cancer. Indeed, the entire family of kallikreins map to a region on chromosome 19q which is shown to be amplified in ovarian cancers. In particular, kallikrein 6 (protease M) and kallilrein 10 have been reported to have sensitivity up to 75% and specificity up to 100%. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are another family of proteases useful in ovarian cancer screening and prognosis. MMP-2 was reported to have 66% sensitivity and 100% specificity in one study. Cathepsin L, a cystein protease, was described to have a lower false positive rate compared with CA-125. Based on their biochemical proteolytic role, it would seem likely that these proteases would be active in invasion and metastasis formation and indeed these markers appear to have higher sensitivity for advanced stages of the disease. Due to their relatively low molecular weight, such proteases are candidates to be urine markers, or markers which can be detected in urine samples (Dis Markers. 2004; 20(2):53-70).


Hormones have a role in normal ovarian physiology. Therefore, it is not surprising that hormones, and growth and inhibition factors as well, are suitable for ovarian cancer detection. Measurements of fragments of gonadotropin in the urine were found to have sensitivity up to 83% and specificity up to 92% for detecting ovarian cancer. Inhibins, members of the Transforming Growth Factors (TGF) beta superfamily, have been shown to have a diagnostic value in the detection of granulosa cell tumor, a relatively uncommon type of ovarian cancer, associated with better prognosis overall. Serum inhibin is an ovarian product which decreases to non detectable levels after menopause, however, certain ovarian cancers (mucinous carcinomas and sex cord stromal tumours such as granulosa cell tumours) continue to produce inhibin. Studies have shown that that inhibin assays which detect all inhibin forms (as opposed to test detecting specific members of the inhibins family) provide the highest sensitivity/specificity characteristics as an ovarian cancer diagnostic test (Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2002 May 31; 191(1):97-103). Measurement of serum TGF-alpha itself was found to have sensitivity up to 70% and specificity of 89% in early stage disease. The growth factor Mesothelin was also found to have diagnostic value but only for late stage disease.


Immunohistochemistry is frequently used to assess the origin of tumor and staging when a pathological tissue sample is available. A few molecular markers have been shown to have diagnostic value in Immunohistochemistry of ovarian cancer, among them Epidermal Growth Factor, p53 and HER-2. P53 expression is much lower at early stage than late stage disease. P53 high expression is more typical or characteristic of invasive serous tumors than of mucinous tumors. No benign tumors are stained with P53. HER-2 is found in less than 25% of newly diagnosed ovarian cancers. Ovarian cancer of type granulosa cell tumor has in general better prognosis with late relapse and/or metastasis formation. However, about 50% of patients still die within 20 years of diagnosis. In this specific tumor type, immunohistochemistry staining of estrogen receptor beta (ERb) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) showed that loss of ERb expression and high PCNA expression, characterized a subgroup of granulosa cell tumors with a worse outcome (Histopathology. 2003 September; 43(3):254-62). Survivin expression was also shown to be correlated to tumor grade, histologic type and mutant p53 but actual correlation to survival is questionable (Mod Pathol. 2004 February; 17(2):264)


Many other markers have been tested over the years for ovarian cancer detection. Some markers have shown only limited value while others are still under investigation. Among them are TPA and TPS, two cytokeratins whose inclusion in a panel with CA-125 resulted in diagnoses with sensitivity up to 93% and specificity up to 98%. LPA—lysophosphatidic acid—was a very promising marker with one study demonstrating 98% sensitivity and 90% specificity. However, this marker is very unstable and requires quick processing and freezing of plasma, and therefore has limited usage.


As previously described, no single marker has been shown to be sufficiently sensitive or specific to contribute to the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Therefore combinations of markers in panel are being tested. Usually CA-125 is one of the panel members. The best performing panel combinations so far have been CA-125 with CA 15-3 with sensitivity of 93% and specificity of 93%, CA-125 with CEA (which has very little sensitivity by itself) with specificity of 93% and specificity of 93%, and CA-125 with TAG-72 and CA 15-3 where specificity becomes 95% but sensitivity is diminished (Dis Markers. 2004; 20(2):53-70).


SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The background art does not teach or suggest markers for ovarian cancer that are sufficiently sensitive and/or accurate, alone or in combination.


The present invention overcomes these deficiencies of the background art by providing novel markers for ovarian cancer that are both sensitive and accurate. These markers are differentially expressed and preferably overexpressed in ovarian cancer specifically, as opposed to normal ovarian tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient (biological) samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis of ovarian cancer. The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, show a high degree of differential detection between ovarian cancer and non-cancerous states.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of suitable biological samples which may optionally be used with preferred embodiments of the present invention include but are not limited to blood, serum, plasma, blood cells, urine, sputum, saliva, stool, spinal fluid or CSF, lymph fluid, the external secretions of the skin, respiratory, intestinal, and genitourinary tracts, tears, milk, neuronal tissue, ovarian tissue, any human organ or tissue, including any tumor or normal tissue, any sample obtained by lavage (for example of the bronchial system or of the female reproductive system), and also samples of in vivo cell culture constituents. In a preferred embodiment, the biological sample comprises ovarian tissue and/or a serum sample and/or a urine sample and/or secretions or other samples from the female reproductive system and/or any other tissue or liquid sample. The sample can optionally be diluted with a suitable eluant before contacting the sample to an antibody and/or performing any other diagnostic assay.


Information given in the text with regard to cellular localization was determined according to four different software programs: (i) tmhmm (from Center for Biological Sequence Analysis, Technical University of Denmark DTU, cbs.dtu.dk/services/TMHMM/TMHMM2.0b.guide.php) or (ii) tmpred (from EMBnet, maintained by the ISREC Bionformatics group and the LICR Information Technology Office, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, ch.embnet.org/software/TMPRED_form.html) for transmembrane region prediction; (iii) signalp_hmm or (iv) signalp_nn (both from Center for Biological Sequence Analysis, Technical University of Denmark DTU, cbs.dtu.dk/services/SignalP/background/prediction.php) for signal peptide prediction. The terms “signalp_hmm” and “signalp_nn” refer to two modes of operation for the program SignalP: hmm refers to Hidden Markov Model, while nn refers to neural networks. Localization was also determined through manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure, and the use of heuristics by the individual inventor. In some cases for the manual inspection of cellular localization prediction inventors used the ProLoc computational platform [Einat Hazkani-Covo, Erez Levanon, Galit Rotman, Dan Graur and Amit Novik; (2004) “Evolution of multicellularity in metazoa: comparative analysis of the subcellular localization of proteins in Saccharomyces, Drosophila and Caenorhabditis.” Cell Biology International 2004; 28(3):171-8.], which predicts protein localization based on various parameters including, protein domains (e.g., prediction of trans-membranous regions and localization thereof within the protein), pI, protein length, amino acid composition, homology to pre-annotated proteins, recognition of sequence patterns which direct the protein to a certain organelle (such as, nuclear localization signal, NLS, mitochondria localization signal), signal peptide and anchor modeling and using unique domains from Pfam that are specific to a single compartment.


Information is given in the text with regard to SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms). A description of the abbreviations is as follows. “T->C”, for example, means that the SNP results in a change at the position given in the table from T to C. Similarly, “M->Q”, for example, means that the SNP has caused a change in the corresponding amino acid sequence, from methionine (M) to glutamine (Q). If, in place of a letter at the right hand side for the nucleotide sequence SNP, there is a space, it indicates that a frameshift has occurred. A frameshift may also be indicated with a hyphen (-). A stop codon is indicated with an asterisk at the right hand side (*). As part of the description of an SNP, a comment may be found in parentheses after the above description of the SNP itself. This comment may include an FTId, which is an identifier to a SwissProt entry that was created with the indicated SNP. An FTId is a unique and stable feature identifier, which allows construction of links directly from position-specific annotation in the feature table to specialized protein-related databases. The FTId is always the last component of a feature in the description field, as follows: FTId=XXX_number, in which XXX is the 3-letter code for the specific feature key, separated by an underscore from a 6-digit number. In the table of the amino acid mutations of the wild type proteins of the selected splice variants of the invention, the header of the first column is “SNP position(s) on amino acid sequence”, representing a position of a known mutation on amino acid sequence. SNPs may optionally be used as diagnostic markers according to the present invention, alone or in combination with one or more other SNPs and/or any other diagnostic marker. Preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise such SNPs, including but not limited to novel SNPs on the known (WT or wild type) protein sequences given below, as well as novel nucleic acid and/or amino acid sequences formed through such SNPs, and/or any SNP on a variant amino acid and/or nucleic acid sequence described herein.


Information given in the text with regard to the Homology to the known proteins was determined by Smith-Waterman version 5.1.2 using special (non default) parameters as follows:


model=sw.model


GAPEXT=0


GAPOP=100.0


MATRIX=blosum100


Information is given with regard to overexpression of a cluster in cancer based on ESTs. A key to the p values with regard to the analysis of such overexpression is as follows:

    • library-based statistics: P-value without including the level of expression in cell-lines (PI)
    • library based statistics: P-value including the level of expression in cell-lines (P2)
    • EST clone statistics: P-value without including the level of expression in cell-lines (SP1)
    • EST clone statistics: predicted overexpression ratio without including the level of expression in cell-lines (R3)
    • EST clone statistics: P-value including the level of expression in cell-lines (SP2)
    • EST clone statistics: predicted overexpression ratio including the level of expression in cell-lines (R4)


Library-based statistics refer to statistics over an entire library, while EST clone statistics refer to expression only for ESTs from a particular tissue or cancer.


Information is given with regard to overexpression of a cluster in cancer based on microarrays. As a microarray reference, in the specific segment paragraphs, the unabbreviated tissue name was used as the reference to the type of chip for which expression was measured.


There are two types of microarray results: those from microarrays prepared according to a design by the present inventors, for which the microarray fabrication procedure is described in detail in Materials and Experimental Procedures section herein; and those results from microarrays using Affymetrix technology. As a microarray reference, in the specific segment paragraphs, the unabbreviated tissue name was used as the reference to the type of chip for which expression was measured. For microarrays prepared according to a design by the present inventors, the probe name begins with the name of the cluster (gene), followed by an identifying number. These probes are listed below with their respective sequences.


>H617750110 (SEQ ID NO:1031)


CCCCAGCTTTTATAGAGCGGCCCAAGGAAGAATATTTCCAAGAAGTAGGG


>HSAPHOL0110 (SEQ ID NO:1012)


GGAACATTCTGGATCTGACCCTCCCAGTCTCATCTCCTGACCCTCCCACT


>HUMGRP5E0016630 (SEQ ID NO:1013)


GCTGATATGGAAGTTGGGGAATCTGAATTGCCAGAGAATCTTGGGAAGAG


>HUMGRP5E020 (SEQ ID NO:1014)


TCTCATAGAAGCAAAGGAGAACAGAAACCACCAGCCACCTCAACCCAAGG


>D56406050 (SEQ ID NO:1015)


TCTGACTTTTACGGACTTGGCTTGTTAGAAGGCTGAAAGATGATGGCAGG


>M77904080 (SEQ ID NO:1016)


AGTCTGTGTTTGAGGGTGAAGGCTCAGCAACCCTGATGTCTGCCAACTAC


>Z25299030 (SEQ ID NO:1017)


AACTCTGGCACCTTGGGCTGTGGAAGGCTCTGGAAAGTCCTTCAAAGCTG


>Z44808080 (SEQ ID NO:1018)


AAAAGCATGAGTTTCTGACCAGCGTTCTGGACGCGCTGTCCACGGACATG


>Z448080072347 (SEQ ID NO:1019)


ATGTTCTTAGGAGGCAAGCCAGGAGAAGCCGGGTCTGACTTTTCAGCTCA


>Z448080072349 (SEQ ID NO:1020)


TCCTCCAGACCCAAAGCCACAACCCATCGCAAGTCAAGAACACTTTCCAG


>S6731400741 (SEQ ID NO: 1021)


CACAGAGCCAGGATGTTCTTCTGACCTCAGTATCTACTCCAGCTCCAGCT


>S6731400744 (SEQ ID NO:1022)


TGGCATGCTGGAACATGGACTCTAGCTAGCAAGAAGGGCTCAAGGAGGTG


>Z393370066755 (SEQ ID NO:1023)


GCAGGGGTTAAAAGGACGTTCCAGAAGCATCTGGGGACAGAACCAGCCTC


>Z39337090 (SEQ ID NO:1024)


TAATAAACGCAGCGACGTGAGGGTCCTGATTCTCCCTGGTTTTACCCCAG


>HUMPHOSLIP0018458 (SEQ ID NO:1025)


AAGGAAGCAGGACCAGTGGATGTGAGGCGTGGTCGAAGAACAACAGAAAG


>HUMPHOSLIP0018487 (SEQ ID NO:1026)


ACAGGGGCCAGATGGTGACCCATGACCCAGCCTAAAAGGCAGCCAGAGGG


>M78530060 (SEQ ID NO:1027)


CTTCCTACACACATCTAGACGTTCAAGTTTGCAAATCAGTTTTTAGCAAG


>HSMUClA0370 (SEQ ID NO:1028)


AAAAGGAGACTTCGGCTACCCAGAGAAGTTCAGTGCCCAGCTCTACTGAG


>HSMUC1A0011364 (SEQ ID NO: 1029)


AAAGGCTGGCATAGGGGGAGGTTTCCCAGGTAGAAGAAGAAGTGTCAGCA


>HSMUC1A0011365 (SEQ ID NO:1030)


AATTAACCCTTTGAGAGCTGGCCAGGACTCTGGACTGATTACCCCAGCCT


Oligonucleotide microarray results taken from Affymetrix data were from chips available from Affymetrix Inc, Santa Clara, Calif., USA (see for example data regarding the Human Genome U133 (HG-U133) Set at www.affymetrix.com/products/arrays/specific/hgu133.affx; GeneChip Human Genome U133A 2.0 Array at www.affymetrix.com/products/arrays/specific/hgu133av2.affx; and Human Genome U133 Plus 2.0 Array at www.affymetrix.com/products/arrays/specific/hgu133plus.affx). The probe names follow the Affymetrix naming convention. The data is available from NCBI Gene Expression Omnibus (see www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/geo/ and Edgar et al., Nucleic Acids Research, 2002, Vol. 30, No. 1 207-210). The dataset (including results) is available from www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/geo/query/acc.cgi?acc=GSE1133 for the Series GSE1133 database (published on March 2004); a reference to these results is as follows: Su et al. (Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2004 Apr. 20; 101(16):6062-7. Epub 2004 Apr. 9).


The following list of abbreviations for tissues was used in the TAA histograms. The term “TAA” stands for “Tumor Associated Antigen”, and the TAA histograms, given in the text, represent the cancerous tissue expression pattern as predicted by the biomarkers selection engine, as described in detail in examples 1-5 below (the first word is the abbreviation while the second word is the full name):


(“BONE”, “bone”);


(“COL”, “colon”);


(“EPI”, “epithelial”);


(“GEN”, “general”);


(“LIVER”, “liver”);


(“LUN”, “lung”);


(“LYMPH”, “lymph nodes”);


(“MARROW”, “bone marrow”);


(“OVA”, “ovary”);


(“PANCREAS”, “pancreas”);


(“PRO”, “prostate”);


(“STOMACH”, “stomach”);


(“TCELL”, “T cells”);


(“THYROID”, “Thyroid”);


(“MAM”, “breast”);


(“BRAIN”, “brain”);


(“UTERUS”, “uterus”);


(“SKIN”, “skin”);


(“KIDNEY”, “kidney”);


(“MUSCLE”, “muscle”);


(“ADREN”, “adrenal”);


(“HEAD”, “head and neck”);


(“BLADDER”, “bladder”);


It should be noted that the terms “segment”, “seg” and “node” are used interchangeably in reference to nucleic acid sequences of the present invention; they refer to portions of nucleic acid sequences that were shown to have one or more properties as described below. They are also the building blocks that were used to construct complete nucleic acid sequences as described in greater detail below. Optionally and preferably, they are examples of oligonucleotides which are embodiments of the present invention, for example as amplicons, hybridization units and/or from which primers and/or complementary oligonucleotides may optionally be derived, and/or for any other use.


Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the meaning commonly understood by a person skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The following references provide one of skill with a general definition of many of the terms used in this invention: Singleton et al., Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology (2nd ed. 1994); The Cambridge Dictionary of Science and Technology (Walker ed., 1988); The Glossary of Genetics, 5th Ed., R. Rieger et al. (eds.), Springer Verlag (1991); and Hale & Marham, The Harper Collins Dictionary of Biology (1991). All of these are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. As used herein, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them unless specified otherwise.


As used herein the phrase “ovarian cancer” refers to cancers of the ovary including but not limited to Ovarian epithelial tumors (serous, mucinous, endometroid, clear cell, and Brenner tumor), ovarian germ-cell tumors, (teratoma, dysgerminoma, endodermal sinus tumor, and embryonal carcinoma) and ovarian stromal tumors (originating from granulosa, theca, Sertoli, Leydig, and collagen-producing stromal cells).


The term “marker” in the context of the present invention refers to a nucleic acid fragment, a peptide, or a polypeptide, which is differentially present in a sample taken from subjects (patients) having ovarian cancer as compared to a comparable sample taken from subjects who do not have ovarian cancer.


The phrase “differentially present” refers to differences in the quantity of a marker present in a sample taken from patients having ovarian cancer as compared to a comparable sample taken from patients who do not have ovarian cancer. For example, a nucleic acid fragment may optionally be differentially present between the two samples if the amount of the nucleic acid fragment in one sample is significantly different from the amount of the nucleic acid fragment in the other sample, for example as measured by hybridization and/or NAT-based assays. A polypeptide is differentially present between the two samples if the amount of the polypeptide in one sample is significantly different from the amount of the polypeptide in the other sample. It should be noted that if the marker is detectable in one sample and not detectable in the other, then such a marker can be considered to be differentially present.


As used herein the phrase “diagnostic” means identifying the presence or nature of a pathologic condition. Diagnostic methods differ in their sensitivity and specificity. The “sensitivity” of a diagnostic assay is the percentage of diseased individuals who test positive (percent of “true positives”). Diseased individuals not detected by the assay are “false negatives.” Subjects who are not diseased and who test negative in the assay are termed “true negatives.” The “specificity” of a diagnostic assay is 1 minus the false positive rate, where the “false positive” rate is defined as the proportion of those without the disease who test positive. While a particular diagnostic method may not provide a definitive diagnosis of a condition, it suffices if the method provides a positive indication that aids in diagnosis.


As used herein the phrase “diagnosing” refers to classifying a disease or a symptom, determining a severity of the disease, monitoring disease progression, forecasting an outcome of a disease and/or prospects of recovery. The term “detecting” may also optionally encompass any of the above.


Diagnosis of a disease according to the present invention can be effected by determining a level of a polynucleotide or a polypeptide of the present invention in a biological sample obtained from the subject, wherein the level determined can be correlated with predisposition to, or presence or absence of the disease. It should be noted that a “biological sample obtained from the subject” may also optionally comprise a sample that has not been physically removed from the subject, as described in greater detail below.


As used herein, the term “level” refers to expression levels of RNA and/or protein or to DNA copy number of a marker of the present invention.


Typically the level of the marker in a biological sample obtained from the subject is different (i.e., increased or decreased) from the level of the same variant in a similar sample obtained from a healthy individual (examples of biological samples are described herein).


Numerous well known tissue or fluid collection methods can be utilized to collect the biological sample from the subject in order to determine the level of DNA, RNA and/or polypeptide of the variant of interest in the subject.


Examples include, but are not limited to, fine needle biopsy, needle biopsy, core needle biopsy and surgical biopsy (e.g., brain biopsy), and lavage. Regardless of the procedure employed, once a biopsy/sample is obtained the level of the variant can be determined and a diagnosis can thus be made.


Determining the level of the same variant in normal tissues of the same origin is preferably effected along-side to detect an elevated expression and/or amplification and/or a decreased expression, of the variant as opposed to the normal tissues.


A “test amount” of a marker refers to an amount of a marker in a subject's sample that is consistent with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. A test amount can be either in absolute amount (e.g., microgram/ml) or a relative amount (e.g., relative intensity of signals).


A “control amount” of a marker can be any amount or a range of amounts to be compared against a test amount of a marker. For example, a control amount of a marker can be the amount of a marker in a patient with ovarian cancer or a person without ovarian cancer. A control amount can be either in absolute amount (e.g., microgram/ml) or a relative amount (e.g., relative intensity of signals).


“Detect” refers to identifying the presence, absence or amount of the object to be detected.


A “label” includes any moiety or item detectable by spectroscopic, photo chemical, biochemical, immunochemical, or chemical means. For example, useful labels include 32P, 35S, fluorescent dyes, electron-dense reagents, enzymes (e.g., as commonly used in an ELISA), biotin-streptavadin, dioxigenin, haptens and proteins for which antisera or monoclonal antibodies are available, or nucleic acid molecules with a sequence complementary to a target. The label often generates a measurable signal, such as a radioactive, chromogenic, or fluorescent signal, that can be used to quantify the amount of bound label in a sample. The label can be incorporated in or attached to a primer or probe either covalently, or through ionic, van der Waals or hydrogen bonds, e.g., incorporation of radioactive nucleotides, or biotinylated nucleotides that are recognized by streptavadin. The label may be directly or indirectly detectable. Indirect detection can involve the binding of a second label to the first label, directly or indirectly. For example, the label can be the ligand of a binding partner, such as biotin, which is a binding partner for streptavadin, or a nucleotide sequence, which is the binding partner for a complementary sequence, to which it can specifically hybridize. The binding partner may itself be directly detectable, for example, an antibody may be itself labeled with a fluorescent molecule. The binding partner also may be indirectly detectable, for example, a nucleic acid having a complementary nucleotide sequence can be a part of a branched DNA molecule that is in turn detectable through hybridization with other labeled nucleic acid molecules (see, e.g., P. D. Fahrlander and A. Klausner, Bio/Technology 6:1165 (1988)). Quantitation of the signal is achieved by, e.g., scintillation counting, densitometry, or flow cytometry.


Exemplary detectable labels, optionally and preferably for use with immunoassays, include but are not limited to magnetic beads, fluorescent dyes, radiolabels, enzymes (e.g., horse radish peroxide, alkaline phosphatase and others commonly used in an ELISA), and calorimetric labels such as colloidal gold or colored glass or plastic beads. Alternatively, the marker in the sample can be detected using an indirect assay, wherein, for example, a second, labeled antibody is used to detect bound marker-specific antibody, and/or in a competition or inhibition assay wherein, for example, a monoclonal antibody which binds to a distinct epitope of the marker are incubated simultaneously with the mixture.


“Immunoassay” is an assay that uses an antibody to specifically bind an antigen. The immunoassay is characterized by the use of specific binding properties of a particular antibody to isolate, target, and/or quantify the antigen.


The phrase “specifically (or selectively) binds” to an antibody or “specifically (or selectively) immunoreactive with,” when referring to a protein or peptide (or other epitope), refers to a binding reaction that is determinative of the presence of the protein in a heterogeneous population of proteins and other biologics. Thus, under designated immunoassay conditions, the specified antibodies bind to a particular protein at least two times greater than the background (non-specific signal) and do not substantially bind in a significant amount to other proteins present in the sample. Specific binding to an antibody under such conditions may require an antibody that is selected for its specificity for a particular protein. For example, polyclonal antibodies raised to seminal basic protein from specific species such as rat, mouse, or human can be selected to obtain only those polyclonal antibodies that are specifically immunoreactive with seminal basic protein and not with other proteins, except for polymorphic variants and alleles of seminal basic protein. This selection may be achieved by subtracting out antibodies that cross-react with seminal basic protein molecules from other species. A variety of immunoassay formats may be used to select antibodies specifically immunoreactive with a particular protein. For example, solid-phase ELISA immunoassays are routinely used to select antibodies specifically immunoreactive with a protein (see, e.g., Harlow & Lane, Antibodies, A Laboratory Manual (1988), for a description of immunoassay formats and conditions that can be used to determine specific immunoreactivity). Typically a specific or selective reaction will be at least twice background signal or noise and more typically more than 10 to 100 times background.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















H61775_T21
(SEQ ID NO. 1)



H61775_T22
(SEQ ID NO: 2)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















H61775_node_2
(SEQ ID NO: 3)



H61775_node_4
(SEQ ID NO: 4)



H61775_node_6
(SEQ ID NO: 5)



H61775_node_8
(SEQ ID NO: 6)



H61775_node_0
(SEQ ID NO: 7)



H61775_node_5
(SEQ ID NO: 8)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below amino acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Protein Name



















H61775_P16
(SEQ ID NO: 9)



H61775_P17
(SEQ ID NO: 10)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
(SEQ ID NO: 502)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
(SEQ ID NO: 503)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
(SEQ ID NO: 504)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
(SEQ ID NO: 505)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
(SEQ ID NO: 506)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_0
(SEQ ID NO: 507)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_2
(SEQ ID NO: 508)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_11
(SEQ ID NO: 509)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_12
(SEQ ID NO: 510)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_31
(SEQ ID NO: 511)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_36
(SEQ ID NO: 512)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_44
(SEQ ID NO: 513)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_46
(SEQ ID NO: 514)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_63
(SEQ ID NO: 515)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_65
(SEQ ID NO: 516)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_67
(SEQ ID NO: 517)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_3
(SEQ ID NO: 518)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_7
(SEQ ID NO: 519)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_8
(SEQ ID NO: 520)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_9
(SEQ ID NO: 521)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_10
(SEQ ID NO: 522)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_15
(SEQ ID NO: 523)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_16
(SEQ ID NO: 524)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_17
(SEQ ID NO: 525)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_18
(SEQ ID NO: 526)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_19
(SEQ ID NO: 527)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_20
(SEQ ID NO: 528)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_21
(SEQ ID NO: 529)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_22
(SEQ ID NO: 530)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_23
(SEQ ID NO: 531)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_24
(SEQ ID NO: 532)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_27
(SEQ ID NO: 533)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_29
(SEQ ID NO: 534)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_30
(SEQ ID NO: 535)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_33
(SEQ ID NO: 536)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_34
(SEQ ID NO: 537)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_35
(SEQ ID NO: 538)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_45
(SEQ ID NO: 539)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_50
(SEQ ID NO: 540)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_51
(SEQ ID NO: 541)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_56
(SEQ ID NO: 542)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_57
(SEQ ID NO: 543)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_58
(SEQ ID NO: 544)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_60
(SEQ ID NO: 545)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_61
(SEQ ID NO: 546)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_62
(SEQ ID NO: 547)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_64
(SEQ ID NO: 548)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:

















Corresponding



Protein Name
Transcript(s)









HUMCEA_PEA_1_P4
HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8



(SEQ ID NO: 550)
(SEQ ID NO: 502)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_P5
HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9



(SEQ ID NO: 551)
(SEQ ID NO: 503)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_P14
HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20



(SEQ ID NO: 552)
(SEQ ID NO: 504)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_P19
HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25



(SEQ ID NO: 553)
(SEQ ID NO: 505)



HUMCEA_PEA_1_P20
HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26



(SEQ ID NO: 554)
(SEQ ID NO: 506)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5
(SEQ ID NO: 555)



HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10
(SEQ ID NO: 556)



HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11
(SEQ ID NO: 557)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_6
(SEQ ID NO: 558)



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_11
(SEQ ID NO: 559)



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_18
(SEQ ID NO: 560)



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_19
(SEQ ID NO: 561)



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_22
(SEQ ID NO: 562)



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_2
(SEQ ID NO: 563)



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_8
(SEQ ID NO: 564)



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_20
(SEQ ID NO: 565)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:

















Corresponding



Protein Name
Transcript(s)









HUMEDF_PEA_2_P5
HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10



(SEQ ID NO: 567)
(SEQ ID NO: 556)



HUMEDF_PEA_2_P6
HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11



(SEQ ID NO: 568)
(SEQ ID NO: 557)



HUMEDF_PEA_2_P8
HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5



(SEQ ID NO: 569)
(SEQ ID NO: 555)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















HSAPHOL_T10
(SEQ ID NO: 11)



HSAPHOL_T4
(SEQ ID NO: 12)



HSAPHOL_T5
(SEQ ID NO: 13)



HSAPHOL_T6
(SEQ ID NO: 14)



HSAPHOL_T7
(SEQ ID NO: 15)



HSAPHOL_T8
(SEQ ID NO: 16)



HSAPHOL_T9
(SEQ ID NO: 17)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















HSAPHOL_node_11
(SEQ ID NO: 18)



HSAPHOL_node_13
(SEQ ID NO: 19)



HSAPHOL_node_15
(SEQ ID NO: 20)



HSAPHOL_node_19
(SEQ ID NO: 21)



HSAPHOL_node_2
(SEQ ID NO: 22)



HSAPHOL_node_21
(SEQ ID NO: 23)



HSAPHOL_node_23
(SEQ ID NO: 24)



HSAPHOL_node_26
(SEQ ID NO: 25)



HSAPHOL_node_28
(SEQ ID NO: 26)



HSAPHOL_node_38
(SEQ ID NO: 27)



HSAPHOL_node_40
(SEQ ID NO: 28)



HSAPHOL_node_42
(SEQ ID NO: 29)



HSAPHOL_node_16
(SEQ ID NO: 30)



HSAPHOL_node_25
(SEQ ID NO: 31)



HSAPHOL_node_34
(SEQ ID NO: 32)



HSAPHOL_node_35
(SEQ ID NO: 33)



HSAPHOL_node_36
(SEQ ID NO: 34)



HSAPHOL_node_41
(SEQ ID NO: 35)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:















Protein Name



















HSAPHOL_P2
(SEQ ID NO: 37)



HSAPHOL_P3
(SEQ ID NO: 38)



HSAPHOL_P4
(SEQ ID NO: 39)



HSAPHOL_P5
(SEQ ID NO: 40)



HSAPHOL_P6
(SEQ ID NO: 41)



HSAPHOL_P7
(SEQ ID NO: 42)



HSAPHOL_P8
(SEQ ID NO: 43)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















T10888_PEA_1_T1
(SEQ ID NO: 44)



T10888_PEA_1_T4
(SEQ ID NO: 45)



T10888_PEA_1_T5
(SEQ ID NO: 46)



T10888_PEA_1_T6
(SEQ ID NO: 47)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















T10888_PEA_1_node_11
(SEQ ID NO: 48)



T10888_PEA_1_node_12
(SEQ ID NO: 49)



T10888_PEA_1_node_17
(SEQ ID NO: 50)



T10888_PEA_1_node_4
(SEQ ID NO: 51)



T10888_PEA_1_node_6
(SEQ ID NO: 52)



T10888_PEA_1_node_7
(SEQ ID NO: 53)



T10888_PEA_1_node_9
(SEQ ID NO: 54)



T10888_PEA_1_node_15
(SEQ ID NO: 55)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:















Protein Name



















T10888_PEA_1_P2
(SEQ ID NO: 57)



T10888_PEA_1_P4
(SEQ ID NO: 58)



T10888_PEA_1_P5
(SEQ ID NO: 59)



T10888_PEA_1_P6
(SEQ ID NO: 60)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















HSECADH_T11
(SEQ ID NO: 61)



HSECADH_T18
(SEQ ID NO: 62)



HSECADH_T19
(SEQ ID NO: 63)



HSECADH_T20
(SEQ ID NO: 64)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















HSECADH_node_0
(SEQ ID NO: 65)



HSECADH_node_14
(SEQ ID NO: 66)



HSECADH_node_15
(SEQ ID NO: 67)



HSECADH_node_21
(SEQ ID NO: 68)



HSECADH_node_22
(SEQ ID NO: 69)



HSECADH_node_25
(SEQ ID NO: 70)



HSECADH_node_26
(SEQ ID NO: 71)



HSECADH_node_48
(SEQ ID NO: 72)



HSECADH_node_52
(SEQ ID NO: 73)



HSECADH_node_53
(SEQ ID NO: 74)



HSECADH_node_54
(SEQ ID NO: 75)



HSECADH_node_57
(SEQ ID NO: 76)



HSECADH_node_60
(SEQ ID NO: 77)



HSECADH_node_62
(SEQ ID NO: 78)



HSECADH_node_63
(SEQ ID NO: 79)



HSECADH_node_7
(SEQ ID NO: 80)



HSECADH_node_1
(SEQ ID NO: 81)



HSECADH_node_11
(SEQ ID NO: 82)



HSECADH_node_12
(SEQ ID NO: 83)



HSECADH_node_17
(SEQ ID NO: 84)



HSECADH_node_18
(SEQ ID NO: 85)



HSECADH_node_19
(SEQ ID NO: 86)



HSECADH_node_3
(SEQ ID NO: 87)



HSECADH_node_42
(SEQ ID NO: 88)



HSECADH_node_45
(SEQ ID NO: 89)



HSECADH_node_46
(SEQ ID NO: 90)



HSECADH_node_55
(SEQ ID NO: 91)



HSECADH_node_56
(SEQ ID NO: 92)



HSECADH_node_58
(SEQ ID NO: 93)



HSECADH_node_59
(SEQ ID NO: 94)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:















Protein Name



















HSECADH_P9
(SEQ ID NO: 96)



HSECADH_P13
(SEQ ID NO: 97)



HSECADH_P14
(SEQ ID NO: 98)



HSECADH_P15
(SEQ ID NO: 99)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















HUMGRP5E_T4
(SEQ ID NO: 100)



HUMGRP5E_T5
(SEQ ID NO: 101)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















HUMGRP5E_node_0
(SEQ ID NO: 102)



HUMGRP5E_node_2
(SEQ ID NO: 103)



HUMGRP5E_node_8
(SEQ ID NO: 104)



HUMGRP5E_node_3
(SEQ ID NO: 105)



HUMGRP5E_node_7
(SEQ ID NO: 106)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:















Protein Name



















HUMGRP5E_P4
(SEQ ID NO: 108)



HUMGRP5E_P5
(SEQ ID NO: 109)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















R11723_PEA_1_T15
(SEQ ID NO: 110)



R11723_PEA_1_T17
(SEQ ID NO: 111)



R11723_PEA_1_T19
(SEQ ID NO: 112)



R11723_PEA_1_T20
(SEQ ID NO: 113)



R11723_PEA_1_T5
(SEQ ID NO: 114)



R11723_PEA_1_T6
(SEQ ID NO: 115)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















R11723_PEA_1_node_13
(SEQ ID NO: 116)



R11723_PEA_1_node_16
(SEQ ID NO: 117)



R11723_PEA_1_node_19
(SEQ ID NO: 118)



R11723_PEA_1_node_2
(SEQ ID NO: 119)



R11723_PEA_1_node_22
(SEQ ID NO: 120)



R11723_PEA_1_node_31
(SEQ ID NO: 121)



R11723_PEA_1_node_10
(SEQ ID NO. 122)



R11723_PEA_1_node_11
(SEQ ID NO: 123)



R11723_PEA_1_node_15
(SEQ ID NO: 124)



R11723_PEA_1_node_18
(SEQ ID NO: 125)



R11723_PEA_1_node_20
(SEQ ID NO: 126)



R11723_PEA_1_node_21
(SEQ ID NO: 127)



R11723_PEA_1_node_23
(SEQ ID NO: 128)



R11723_PEA_1_node_24
(SEQ ID NO: 129)



R11723_PEA_1_node_25
(SEQ ID NO: 130)



R11723_PEA_1_node_26
(SEQ ID NO: 131)



R11723_PEA_1_node_27
(SEQ ID NO: 132)



R11723_PEA_1_node_28
(SEQ ID NO: 133)



R11723_PEA_1_node_29
(SEQ ID NO: 134)



R11723_PEA_1_node_3
(SEQ ID NO: 135)



R11723_PEA_1_node_30
(SEQ ID NO: 136)



R11723_PEA_1_node_4
(SEQ ID NO: 137)



R11723_PEA_1_node_5
(SEQ ID NO: 138)



R11723_PEA_1_node_6
(SEQ ID NO: 139)



R11723_PEA_1_node_7
(SEQ ID NO: 140)



R11723_PEA_1_node_8
(SEQ ID NO: 141)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:















Protein Name



















R11723_PEA_1_P2
(SEQ ID NO: 142)



R11723_PEA_1_P6
(SEQ ID NO: 143)



R11723_PEA_1_P7
(SEQ ID NO: 144)



R11723_PEA_1_P13
(SEQ ID NO: 145)



R11723_PEA_1_P10
(SEQ ID NO: 146)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















D56406_PEA_1_T3
(SEQ ID NO: 147)



D56406_PEA_1_T6
(SEQ ID NO: 148)



D56406_PEA_1_T7
(SEQ ID NO: 149)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















D56406_PEA_1_node_0
(SEQ ID NO: 150)



D56406_PEA_1_node_13
(SEQ ID NO: 151)



D56406_PEA_1_node_11
(SEQ ID NO: 152)



D56406_PEA_1_node_2
(SEQ ID NO: 153)



D56406_PEA_1_node_3
(SEQ ID NO: 154)



D56406_PEA_1_node_5
(SEQ ID NO: 155)



D56406_PEA_1_node_6
(SEQ ID NO: 156)



D56406_PEA_1_node_7
(SEQ ID NO: 157)



D56406_PEA_1_node_8
(SEQ ID NO: 158)



D56406_PEA_1_node_9
(SEQ ID NO: 159)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:















Protein Name



















D56406_PEA_1_P2
(SEQ ID NO: 161)



D56406_PEA_1_P5
(SEQ ID NO: 162)



D56406_PEA_1_P6
(SEQ ID NO: 163)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















H53393_PEA_1_T10
(SEQ ID NO: 164)



H53393_PEA_1_T11
(SEQ ID NO: 165)



H53393_PEA_1_T3
(SEQ ID NO: 166)



H53393_PEA_1_T9
(SEQ ID NO: 167)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:












Segment Name


















H53393_PEA_1_node_0
(SEQ ID NO:168)



H53393_PEA_1_node_10
(SEQ ID NO:169)



H53393_PEA_1_node_12
(SEQ ID NO:170)



H53393_PEA_1_node_13
(SEQ ID NO:171)



H53393_PEA_1_node_15
(SEQ ID NO:172)



H53393_PEA_1_node_17
(SEQ ID NO:173)



H53393_PEA_1_node_19
(SEQ ID NO:174)



H53393_PEA_1_node_23
(SEQ ID NO:175)



H53393_PEA_1_node_24
(SEQ ID NO:176)



H53393_PEA_1_node_25
(SEQ ID NO:177)



H53393_PEA_1_node_29
(SEQ ID NO:178)



H53393_PEA_1_node_4
(SEQ ID NO:179)



H53393_PEA_1_node_6
(SEQ ID NO:180)



H53393_PEA_1_node_8
(SEQ ID NO:181)



H53393_PEA_1_node_21
(SEQ ID NO:182)



H53393_PEA_1_node_22
(SEQ ID NO:183)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:















Protein Name









H53393_PEA_1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185)



H53393_PEA_1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186)



H53393_PEA_1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:












Transcript Name

















HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO:188)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:












Segment Name


















HSU40434_PEA_1_node_1
(SEQ ID NO:189)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_16
(SEQ ID NO:190)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_30
(SEQ ID NO:191)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_32
(SEQ ID NO:192)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_57
(SEQ ID NO:193)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_0
(SEQ ID NO:194)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_10
(SEQ ID NO:195)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_13
(SEQ ID NO:196)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_18
(SEQ ID NO:197)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_2
(SEQ ID NO:198)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_20
(SEQ ID NO:199)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_21
(SEQ ID NO:200)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_23
(SEQ ID NO:201)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_24
(SEQ ID NO:202)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_26
(SEQ ID NO:203)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_28
(SEQ ID NO:204)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_3
(SEQ ID NO:205)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_35
(SEQ ID NO:206)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_36
(SEQ ID NO:207)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_37
(SEQ ID NO:208)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_38
(SEQ ID NO:209)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_39
(SEQ ID NO:210)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_40
(SEQ ID NO:211)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_41
(SEQ ID NO:212)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_42
(SEQ ID NO:213)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_43
(SEQ ID NO:214)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_44
(SEQ ID NO:215)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_47
(SEQ ID NO:216)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_48
(SEQ ID NO:217)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_51
(SEQ ID NO:218)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_52
(SEQ ID NO:219)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_53
(SEQ ID NO:220)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_54
(SEQ ID NO:221)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_56
(SEQ ID NO:222)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_7
(SEQ ID NO:223)



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_8
(SEQ ID NO:224)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:












Protein Name


















HSU40434_PEA_1_P12
(SEQ ID NO:226)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:












Transcript Name


















M77904_T11
(SEQ ID NO:227)



M77904_T3
(SEQ ID NO:228)



M77904_T8
(SEQ ID NO:229)



M77904_T9
(SEQ ID NO:230)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:












Segment Name


















M77904_node_0
(SEQ ID NO:231)



M77904_node_11
(SEQ ID NO:232)



M77904_node_12
(SEQ ID NO:233)



M77904_node_14
(SEQ ID NO:234)



M77904_node_15
(SEQ ID NO:235)



M77904_node_17
(SEQ ID NO:236)



M77904_node_2
(SEQ ID NO:237)



M77904_node_21
(SEQ ID NO:238)



M77904_node_23
(SEQ ID NO:239)



M77904_node_24
(SEQ ID NO:240)



M77904_node_27
(SEQ ID NO:241)



M77904_node_28
(SEQ ID NO:242)



M77904_node_4
(SEQ ID NO:243)



M77904_node_6
(SEQ ID NO:244)



M77904_node_7
(SEQ ID NO:245)



M77904_node_8
(SEQ ID NO:246)



M77904_node_9
(SEQ ID NO:247)



M77904_node_19
(SEQ ID NO:248)



M77904_node_22
(SEQ ID NO:249)



M77904_node_25
(SEQ ID NO:250)



M77904_node_26
(SEQ ID NO:251)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:












Protein Name


















M77904_P2
(SEQ ID NO:252)



M77904_P4
(SEQ ID NO:253)



M77904_P5
(SEQ ID NO:254)



M77904_P7
(SEQ ID NO:255)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:












Transcript Name


















Z25299_PEA_2_T1
(SEQ ID NO:256)



Z25299_PEA_2_T2
(SEQ ID NO:257)



Z25299_PEA_2_T3
(SEQ ID NO:258)



Z25299_PEA_2_T6
(SEQ ID NO:259)



Z25299_PEA_2_T9
(SEQ ID NO:260)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:












Segment Name


















Z25299_PEA_2_node_20
(SEQ ID NO:261)



Z25299_PEA_2_node_21
(SEQ ID NO:262)



Z25299_PEA_2_node_23
(SEQ ID NO:263)



Z25299_PEA_2_node_24
(SEQ ID NO:264)



Z25299_PEA_2_node_8
(SEQ ID NO:265)



Z25299_PEA_2_node_12
(SEQ ID NO:266)



Z25299_PEA_2_node_13
(SEQ ID NO:267)



Z25299_PEA_2_node_14
(SEQ ID NO:268)



Z25299_PEA_2_node_17
(SEQ ID NO:269)



Z25299_PEA_2_node_18
(SEQ ID NO:270)



Z25299_PEA_2_node_19
(SEQ ID NO:271)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:












Protein Name


















Z25299_PEA_2_P2
(SEQ ID NO:273)



Z25299_PEA_2_P3
(SEQ ID NO:274)



Z25299_PEA_2_P7
(SEQ ID NO:275)



Z25299_PEA_2_P10
(SEQ ID NO:276)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:












Transcript Name


















T39971_T10
(SEQ ID NO:570)



T39971_T12
(SEQ ID NO:571)



T39971_T16
(SEQ ID NO:572)



T39971_T5
(SEQ ID NO:573)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:












Segment Name


















T39971_node_0
(SEQ ID NO:574)



T39971_node_18
(SEQ ID NO:575)



T39971_node_21
(SEQ ID NO:576)



T39971_node_22
(SEQ ID NO:577)



T39971_node_23
(SEQ ID NO:578)



T39971_node_31
(SEQ ID NO:579)



T39971_node_33
(SEQ ID NO:580)



T39971_node_7
(SEQ ID NO:581)



T39971_node_1
(SEQ ID NO:582)



T39971_node_10
(SEQ ID NO:583)



T39971_node_11
(SEQ ID NO:584)



T39971_node_12
(SEQ ID NO:585)



T39971_node_15
(SEQ ID NO:586)



T39971_node_16
(SEQ ID NO:587)



T39971_node_17
(SEQ ID NO:588)



T39971_node_26
(SEQ ID NO:589)



T39971_node_27
(SEQ ID NO:590)



T39971_node_28
(SEQ ID NO:591)



T39971_node_29
(SEQ ID NO:592)



T39971_node_3
(SEQ ID NO:593)



T39971_node_30
(SEQ ID NO:594)



T39971_node_34
(SEQ ID NO:595)



T39971_node_35
(SEQ ID NO:596)



T39971_node_36
(SEQ ID NO:597)



T39971_node_4
(SEQ ID NO:598)



T39971_node_5
(SEQ ID NO:599)



T39971_node_8
(SEQ ID NO:600)



T39971_node_9
(SEQ ID NO:601)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:












Protein Name


















T39971_P6
(SEQ ID NO:603)



T39971_P9
(SEQ ID NO:604)



T39971_P11
(SEQ ID NO:605)



T39971_P12
(SEQ ID NO:606)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:












Transcript Name


















Z44808_PEA_1_T11
(SEQ ID NO:607)



Z44808_PEA_1_T4
(SEQ ID NO:608)



Z44808_PEA_1_T5
(SEQ ID NO:609)



Z44808_PEA_1_T8
(SEQ ID NO:610)



Z44808_PEA_1_T9
(SEQ ID NO:611)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:












Segment Name


















Z44808_PEA_1_node_0
(SEQ ID NO:612)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_16
(SEQ ID NO:613)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_2
(SEQ ID NO:614)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_24
(SEQ ID NO:615)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_32
(SEQ ID NO:616)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_33
(SEQ ID NO:617)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_36
(SEQ ID NO:618)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_37
(SEQ ID NO:619)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_41
(SEQ ID NO:620)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_11
(SEQ ID NO:621)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_13
(SEQ ID NO:622)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_18
(SEQ ID NO:623)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_22
(SEQ ID NO:624)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_26
(SEQ ID NO:625)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_30
(SEQ ID NO:626)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_34
(SEQ ID NO:627)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_35
(SEQ ID NO:628)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_39
(SEQ ID NO:629)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_4
(SEQ ID NO:630)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_6
(SEQ ID NO:631)



Z44808_PEA_1_node_8
(SEQ ID NO:632)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:















Protein Name



















Z44808_PEA_1_P5
(SEQ ID NO: 634)



Z44808_PEA_1_P6
(SEQ ID NO: 635)



Z44808_PEA_1_P7
(SEQ ID NO: 636)



Z44808_PEA_1 P11
(SEQ ID NO: 637)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















S67314_PEA_1_T4
(SEQ ID NO: 638)



S67314_PEA_1_T5
(SEQ ID NO: 639)



S67314_PEA_1_T6
(SEQ ID NO: 640)



S67314_PEA_1_T7
(SEQ ID NO: 641)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















S67314_PEA_1_node_0
(SEQ ID NO: 642)



S67314_PEA_1_node_11
(SEQ ID NO: 643)



S67314_PEA_1_node_13
(SEQ ID NO: 644)



S67314_PEA_1_node_15
(SEQ ID NO: 645)



S67314_PEA_1_node_17
(SEQ ID NO: 646)



S67314_PEA_1_node_4
(SEQ ID NO: 647)



S67314_PEA_1_node_10
(SEQ ID NO: 648)



S67314_PEA_1_node_3
(SEQ ID NO: 649)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:















Protein Name



















S67314_PEA_1_P4
(SEQ ID NO: 651)



S67314_PEA_1_P5
(SEQ ID NO: 652)



S67314_PEA_1_P6
(SEQ ID NO: 653)



S67314_PEA_1_P7
(SEQ ID NO: 654)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3
(SEQ ID NO: 655)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6
(SEQ ID NO: 656)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12
(SEQ ID NO: 657)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_2
(SEQ ID NO: 658)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_15
(SEQ ID NO: 659)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_16
(SEQ ID NO: 660)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_18
(SEQ ID NO: 661)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_21
(SEQ ID NO: 662)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_22
(SEQ ID NO: 663)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_3
(SEQ ID NO: 664)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_5
(SEQ ID NO: 665)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_6
(SEQ ID NO: 666)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_10
(SEQ ID NO: 667)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_11
(SEQ ID NO: 668)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_14
(SEQ ID NO: 669)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:















Protein Name



















Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_P4
(SEQ ID NO: 671)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_P9
(SEQ ID NO: 672)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_P13
(SEQ ID NO: 673)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
(SEQ ID NO: 674)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
(SEQ ID NO: 675)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
(SEQ ID NO: 676)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
(SEQ ID NO: 677)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
(SEQ ID NO: 678)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
(SEQ ID NO: 679)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
(SEQ ID NO: 680)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_0
(SEQ ID NO: 681)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_19
(SEQ ID NO: 682)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_34
(SEQ ID NO: 683)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_68
(SEQ ID NO: 684)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_70
(SEQ ID NO: 685)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_75
(SEQ ID NO: 686)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_2
(SEQ ID NO: 687)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_3
(SEQ ID NO: 688)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_4
(SEQ ID NO: 689)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_6
(SEQ ID NO: 690)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_7
(SEQ ID NO: 691)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_8
(SEQ ID NO: 692)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_9
(SEQ ID NO: 693)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_14
(SEQ ID NO: 694)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_15
(SEQ ID NO: 695)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_16
(SEQ ID NO: 696)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_17
(SEQ ID NO: 697)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_23
(SEQ ID NO: 698)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_24
(SEQ ID NO: 699)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_25
(SEQ ID NO: 700)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_26
(SEQ ID NO: 701)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_29
(SEQ ID NO: 702)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_30
(SEQ ID NO: 703)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_33
(SEQ ID NO: 704)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_36
(SEQ ID NO: 705)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_37
(SEQ ID NO: 706)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_39
(SEQ ID NO: 707)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_40
(SEQ ID NO: 708)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_41
(SEQ ID NO: 709)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_42
(SEQ ID NO: 710)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_44
(SEQ ID NO: 711)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_45
(SEQ ID NO: 712)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_47
(SEQ ID NO: 713)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_51
(SEQ ID NO: 714)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_52
(SEQ ID NO: 715)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_53
(SEQ ID NO: 716)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_54
(SEQ ID NO: 717)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_55
(SEQ ID NO: 718)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_58
(SEQ ID NO: 719)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_59
(SEQ ID NO: 720)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_60
(SEQ ID NO: 721)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_61
(SEQ ID NO: 722)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_62
(SEQ ID NO: 723)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_63
(SEQ ID NO: 724)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_64
(SEQ ID NO: 725)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_65
(SEQ ID NO: 726)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_66
(SEQ ID NO: 727)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_67
(SEQ ID NO: 728)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_69
(SEQ ID NO: 729)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_71
(SEQ ID NO: 730)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_72
(SEQ ID NO: 731)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_73
(SEQ ID NO. 732)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_74
(SEQ ID NO: 733)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:















Protein Name



















HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P10
(SEQ ID NO: 735)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P12
(SEQ ID NO: 736)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P30
(SEQ ID NO: 737)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P31
(SEQ ID NO: 738)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P33
(SEQ ID NO: 739)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P34
(SEQ ID NO: 740)



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P35
(SEQ ID NO: 741)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















T59832_T6
(SEQ ID NO: 742)



T59832_T8
(SEQ ID NO: 743)



T59832_T11
(SEQ ID NO: 744)



T59832_T15
(SEQ ID NO: 745)



T59832_T22
(SEQ ID NO: 746)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















T59832_node_1
(SEQ ID NO: 747)



T59832_node_7
(SEQ ID NO: 748)



T59832_node_29
(SEQ ID NO: 749)



T59832_node_39
(SEQ ID NO: 750)



T59832_node_2
(SEQ ID NO: 751)



T59832_node_3
(SEQ ID NO: 752)



T59832_node_4
(SEQ ID NO: 753)



T59832_node_5
(SEQ ID NO: 754)



T59832_node_6
(SEQ ID NO: 755)



T59832_node_8
(SEQ ID NO: 756)



T59832_node_9
(SEQ ID NO: 757)



T59832_node_10
(SEQ ID NO: 758)



T59832_node_11
(SEQ ID NO: 759)



T59832_node_12
(SEQ ID NO: 760)



T59832_node_14
(SEQ ID NO: 761)



T59832_node_16
(SEQ ID NO: 762)



T59832_node_19
(SEQ ID NO: 763)



T59832_node_20
(SEQ ID NO: 764)



T59832_node_25
(SEQ ID NO: 765)



T59832_node_26
(SEQ ID NO: 766)



T59832_node_27
(SEQ ID NO: 767)



T59832_node_28
(SEQ ID NO: 768)



T59832_node_30
(SEQ ID NO: 769)



T59832_node_31
(SEQ ID NO: 770)



T59832_node_32
(SEQ ID NO: 771)



T59832_node_34
(SEQ ID NO: 772)



T59832_node_35
(SEQ ID NO: 773)



T59832_node_36
(SEQ ID NO: 774)



T59832_node_37
(SEQ ID NO: 775)



T59832_node_38
(SEQ ID NO: 776)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:















Protein Name



















T59832_P5
(SEQ ID NO: 778)



T59832_P7
(SEQ ID NO: 779)



T59832_P9
(SEQ ID NO: 780)



T59832_P12
(SEQ ID NO: 781)



T59832_P18
(SEQ ID NO: 782)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:















Transcript Name



















HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
(SEQ ID NO: 783)



HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
(SEQ ID NO: 784)



HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
(SEQ ID NO: 785)



HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
(SEQ ID NO: 786)



HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
(SEQ ID NO: 787)



HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
(SEQ ID NO: 788)



HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
(SEQ ID NO: 789)



HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
(SEQ ID NO: 790)



HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
(SEQ ID NO: 791)



HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
(SEQ ID NO: 792)



HSCP2_PEA_1_T45
(SEQ ID NO: 793)



HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
(SEQ ID NO: 794)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:















Segment Name



















HSCP2_PEA_1_node_0
(SEQ ID NO: 795)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_3
(SEQ ID NO: 796)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_6
(SEQ ID NO: 797)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_8
(SEQ ID NO: 798)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_10
(SEQ ID NO: 799)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_14
(SEQ ID NO: 800)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_23
(SEQ ID NO: 801)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_26
(SEQ ID NO: 802)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_29
(SEQ ID NO: 803)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_31
(SEQ ID NO: 804)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_32
(SEQ ID NO: 805)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_34
(SEQ ID NO: 806)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_52
(SEQ ID NO: 807)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_58
(SEQ ID NO: 808)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_72
(SEQ ID NO: 809)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_73
(SEQ ID NO: 810)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_74
(SEQ ID NO: 811)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_76
(SEQ ID NO: 812)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_78
(SEQ ID NO: 813)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_80
(SEQ ID NO: 814)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_84
(SEQ ID NO: 815)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_4
(SEQ ID NO. 816)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_7
(SEQ ID NO: 817)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_13
(SEQ ID NO: 818)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_15
(SEQ ID NO: 819)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_16
(SEQ ID NO: 820)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_18
(SEQ ID NO: 821)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_20
(SEQ ID NO: 822)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_21
(SEQ ID NO: 823)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_37
(SEQ ID NO: 824)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_38
(SEQ ID NO: 825)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_39
(SEQ TD NO: 826)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_41
(SEQ ID NO: 827)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_42
(SEQ ID NO: 828)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_46
(SEQ ID NO: 829)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_47
(SEQ ID NO: 830)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_50
(SEQ ID NO: 831)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_51
(SEQ ID NO: 832)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_55
(SEQ ID NO: 833)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_56
(SEQ ID NO: 834)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_60
(SEQ ID NO: 835)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_61
(SEQ ID NO: 836)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_67
(SEQ ID NO: 837)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_68
(SEQ ID NO: 838)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_69
(SEQ ID NO: 839)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_70
(SEQ ID NO: 840)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_75
(SEQ ID NO: 841)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_77
(SEQ ID NO: 842)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_79
(SEQ ID NO: 843)



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_82
(SEQ ID NO: 844)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:












Protein Name


















HSCP2_PEA_1_P4
(SEQ ID NO:846)



HSCP2_PEA_1_P8
(SEQ ID NO:847)



HSCP2_PEA_1_P14
(SEQ ID NO:848)



HSCP2_PEA_1_P15
(SEQ ID NO:849)



HSCP2_PEA_1_P2
(SEQ ID NO:850)



HSCP2_PEA_1_P16
(SEQ ID NO:851)



HSCP2_PEA_1_P6
(SEQ ID NO:852)



HSCP2_PEA_1_P22
(SEQ ID NO:853)



HSCP2_PEA_1_P24
(SEQ ID NO:854)



HSCP2_PEA_1_P25
(SEQ ID NO:855)



HSCP2_PEA_1_P33
(SEQ ID NO:856)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:












Transcript Name


















HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
(SEQ ID NO:857)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
(SEQ ID NO:858)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
(SEQ ID NO:859)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
(SEQ ID NO:860)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
(SEQ ID NO:861)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
(SEQ ID NO:862)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
(SEQ ID NO:863)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
(SEQ ID NO:864)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
(SEQ ID NO:865)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
(SEQ ID NO:866)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
(SEQ ID NO:867)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
(SEQ ID NO.868)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
(SEQ ID NO:869)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
(SEQ ID NO:870)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
(SEQ ID NO:871)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
(SEQ ID NO:872)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
(SEQ ID NO:873)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
(SEQ ID NO:874)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41
(SEQ ID NO:875)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:












Segment Name


















HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_0
(SEQ ID NO:876)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_2
(SEQ ID NO:877)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_5
(SEQ ID NO:878)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_6
(SEQ ID NO:879)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_11
(SEQ ID NO:880)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_12
(SEQ ID NO:881)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_16
(SEQ ID NO:882)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_19
(SEQ ID NO:883)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_23
(SEQ ID NO:884)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_27
(SEQ ID NO:885)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_28
(SEQ ID NO:886)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_30
(SEQ ID NO:887)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_32
(SEQ ID NO:888)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_33
(SEQ ID NO:889)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_35
(SEQ ID NO:890)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_38
(SEQ ID NO:891)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_40
(SEQ ID NO:892)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_42
(SEQ ID NO:893)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_43
(SEQ ID NO:894)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_44
(SEQ ID NO:895)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_45
(SEQ ID NO:896)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_46
(SEQ ID NO:897)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_47
(SEQ ID NO:898)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_49
(SEQ ID NO:899)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_51
(SEQ ID NO:900)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_56
(SEQ ID NO:901)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_65
(SEQ ID NO:902)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_71
(SEQ ID NO:903)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_73
(SEQ ID NO:904)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_76
(SEQ ID NO:905)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_79
(SEQ ID NO:906)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_83
(SEQ ID NO:907)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_89
(SEQ ID NO:908)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_7
(SEQ ID NO:909)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_8
(SEQ ID NO:910)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_9
(SEQ ID NO:911)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_14
(SEQ ID NO:912)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_17
(SEQ ID NO.913)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_21
(SEQ ID NO:914)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_22
(SEQ ID NO:915)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_25
(SEQ ID NO:916)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_36
(SEQ ID NO:917)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_53
(SEQ ID NO:918)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_54
(SEQ ID NO:919))



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_57
(SEQ ID NO:920)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_61
(SEQ ID NO:921)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_62
(SEQ ID NO:922)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_67
(SEQ ID NO:923)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_68
(SEQ ID NO:924)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_69
(SEQ ID NO:925)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_70
(SEQ ID NO:926)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_72
(SEQ ID NO:927)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_84
(SEQ ID NO:928)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_85
(SEQ ID NO:929)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_86
(SEQ ID NO:930)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_87
(SEQ ID NO:931)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_88
(SEQ ID NO:932)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:












Protein Name


















HUMTEN_PEA_1_P5
(SEQ ID NO:934)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P6
(SEQ ID NO:935)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P7
(SEQ ID NO:936)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P8
(SEQ ID NO:937)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P10
(SEQ ID NO:938)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P11
(SEQ ID NO:939)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P13
(SEQ ID NO:940)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P14
(SEQ ID NO:941)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P15
(SEQ ID NO:942)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P16
(SEQ ID NO:943)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P17
(SEQ ID NO:944)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P20
(SEQ ID NO:945)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P26
(SEQ ID NO:946)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P27
(SEQ ID NO:947)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P28
(SEQ ID NO:948)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P29
(SEQ ID NO:949)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P30
(SEQ ID NO:950)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P31
(SEQ ID NO:951)



HUMTEN_PEA_1_P32
(SEQ ID NO:952)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:












Transcript Name

















HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO:278)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30 (SEQ ID NO:279)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:












Segment Name
















HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_0
(SEQ ID NO:280)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_10
(SEQ ID NO:281)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_16
(SEQ ID NO:282)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_23
(SEQ ID NO:283)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_31
(SEQ ID NO:284)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_43
(SEQ ID NO:285)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_3
(SEQ ID NO:286)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_5
(SEQ ID NO:287)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_7
(SEQ ID NO:288)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_8
(SEQ ID NO:289)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_15
(SEQ ID NO:290)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_17
(SEQ ID NO:291)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_20
(SEQ ID NO:292)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_21
(SEQ ID NO:293)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_22
(SEQ ID NO:294)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_24
(SEQ ID NO:295)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_26
(SEQ ID NO:296)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_27
(SEQ ID NO:297)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_28
(SEQ ID NO:298)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_29
(SEQ ID NO:299)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_30
(SEQ ID NO:300)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_32
(SEQ ID NO:301)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_34
(SEQ ID NO:302)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_36
(SEQ ID NO:303)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_37
(SEQ ID NO:304)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_38
(SEQ ID NO:305)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_39
(SEQ ID NO:306)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_40
(SEQ ID NO:307)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_41
(SEQ ID NO:308)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_42
(SEQ ID NO:309)









According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:












Protein Name


















HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_P21
(SEQ ID NO:311)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_P25
(SEQ ID NO:312)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_P30
(SEQ ID NO:313)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:












Transcript Name


















T46984_PEA_1_T2
(SEQ ID NO:314)



T46984_PEA_1_T3
(SEQ ID NO:315)



T46984_PEA_1_T12
(SEQ ID NO:316)



T46984_PEA_1_T13
(SEQ ID NO:317)



T46984_PEA_1_T14
(SEQ ID NO:318)



T46984_PEA_1_T15
(SEQ ID NO:319)



T46984_PEA_1_T19
(SEQ ID NO:320)



T46984_PEA_1_T23
(SEQ ID NO:321)



T46984_PEA_1_T27
(SEQ ID NO:322)



T46984_PEA_1_T32
(SEQ ID NO:323)



T46984_PEA_1_T34
(SEQ ID NO:324)



T46984_PEA_1_T35
(SEQ ID NO:325)



T46984_PEA_1_T40
(SEQ ID NO:326)



T46984_PEA_1_T42
(SEQ ID NO:327)



T46984_PEA_1_T43
(SEQ ID NO:328)



T46984_PEA_1_T46
(SEQ ID NO:329)



T46984_PEA_1_T47
(SEQ ID NO:330)



T46984_PEA_1_T48
(SEQ ID NO:331)



T46984_PEA_1_T51
(SEQ ID NO:332)



T46984_PEA_1_T52
(SEQ ID NO:333)



T46984_PEA_1_T54
(SEQ ID NO:334)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:












Segment Name


















T46984_PEA_1_node_2
(SEQ ID NO:335)



T46984_PEA_1_node_4
(SEQ ID NO:336)



T46984_PEA_1_node_6
(SEQ ID NO:337)



T46984_PEA_1_node_12
(SEQ TD NO:338)



T46984_PEA_1_node_14
(SEQ ID NO:339)



T46984_PEA_1_node_25
(SEQ ID NO:340)



T46984_PEA_1_node_29
(SEQ ID NO:341)



T46984_PEA_1_node_34
(SEQ ID NO:342)



T46984_PEA_1_node_46
(SEQ ID NO:343)



T46984_PEA_1_node_47
(SEQ ID NO:344)



T46984_PEA_1_node_52
(SEQ ID NO:345)



T46984_PEA_1_node_65
(SEQ ID NO:346)



T46984_PEA_1_node_69
(SEQ ID NO:347)



T46984_PEA_1_node_75
(SEQ ID NO:348)



T46984_PEA_1_node_86
(SEQ ID NO:349)



T46984_PEA_1_node_9
(SEQ ID NO:350)



T46984_PEA_1_node_13
(SEQ ID NO:351)



T46984_PEA_1_node_19
(SEQ ID NO:352)



T46984_PEA_1_node_21
(SEQ ID NO:353)



T46984_PEA_1_node_22
(SEQ ID NO:354)



T46984_PEA_1_node_26
(SEQ ID NO:355)



T46984_PEA_1_node_28
(SEQ ID NO.356)



T46984_PEA_1_node_31
(SEQ ID NO:357)



T46984_PEA_1_node_32
(SEQ TD NO:358)



T46984_PEA_1_node_38
(SEQ ID NO:359)



T46984_PEA_1_node_39
(SEQ ID NO:360)



T46984_PEA_1_node_40
(SEQ ID NO:361)



T46984_PEA_1_node_42
(SEQ ID NO:362)



T46984_PEA_1_node_43
(SEQ ID NO:363)



T46984_PEA_1_node_48
(SEQ ID NO:364)



T46984_PEA_1_node_49
(SEQ ID NO:365)



T46984_PEA_1_node_50
(SEQ ID NO:366)



T46984_PEA_1_node_51
(SEQ ID NO:367)



T46984_PEA_1_node_53
(SEQ ID NO:368)



T46984_PEA_1_node_54
(SEQ ID NO:369)



T46984_PEA_1_node_55
(SEQ ID NO:370)



T46984_PEA_1_node_57
(SEQ ID NO:371)



T46984_PEA_1_node_60
(SEQ ID NO:372)



T46984_PEA_1_node_62
(SEQ ID NO:373)



T46984_PEA_1_node_66
(SEQ ID NO:374)



T46984_PEA_1_node_67
(SEQ ID NO:375)



T46984_PEA_1_node_70
(SEQ ID NO:376)



T46984_PEA_1_node_71
(SEQ ID NO:377)



T46984_PEA_1_node_72
(SEQ ID NO.378)



T46984_PEA_1_node_73
(SEQ ID NO:379)



T46984_PEA_1_node_74
(SEQ ID NO:380)



T46984_PEA_1_node_83
(SEQ ID NO:381)



T46984_PEA_1_node_84
(SEQ ID NO:382)



T46984_PEA_1_node_85
(SEQ ID NO:383)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:












Protein Name


















T46984_PEA_1_P2
(SEQ ID NO:385)



T46984_PEA_1_P3
(SEQ ID NO:386)



T46984_PEA_1_P10
(SEQ ID NO:387)



T46984_PEA_1_P11
(SEQ ID NO:388)



T46984_PEA_1_P12
(SEQ ID NO:389)



T46984_PEA_1_P21
(SEQ ID NO:390)



T46984_PEA_1_P27
(SEQ ID NO:391)



T46984_PEA_1_P32
(SEQ ID NO:392)



T46984_PEA_1_P34
(SEQ ID NO:393)



T46984_PEA_1_P35
(SEQ ID NO:394)



T46984_PEA_1_P38
(SEQ ID NO:395)



T46984_PEA_1_P39
(SEQ ID NO.396)



T46984_PEA_1_P45
(SEQ ID NO:397)



T46984_PEA_1_P46
(SEQ ID NO:398)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:












Transcript Name


















M78530_PEA_1_T11
(SEQ ID NO:399)



M78530_PEA_1_T12
(SEQ ID NO:400)



M78530_PEA_1_T13
(SEQ ID NO:401)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:












Segment Name


















M78530_PEA_1_node_0
(SEQ ID NO:402)



M78530_PEA_1_node_15
(SEQ ID NO:403)



M78530_PEA_1_node_16
(SEQ ID NO:404)



M78530_PEA_1_node_19
(SEQ ID NO:405)



M78530_PEA_1_node_21
(SEQ ID NO:406)



M78530_PEA_1_node_23
(SEQ ID NO:407)



M78530_PEA_1_node_27
(SEQ ID NO:408)



M78530_PEA_1_node_29
(SEQ ID NO:409)



M78530_PEA_1_node_36
(SEQ ID NO:410)



M78530_PEA_1_node_37
(SEQ ID NO:411)



M78530_PEA_1_node_2
(SEQ ID NO:412)



M78530_PEA_1_node_4
(SEQ ID NO:413)



M78530_PEA_1_node_5
(SEQ ID NO:414)



M78530_PEA_1_node_7
(SEQ ID NO:415)



M78530_PEA_1_node_9
(SEQ ID NO:416)



M78530_PEA_1_node_10
(SEQ ID NO:417)



M78530_PEA_1_node_18
(SEQ ID NO:418)



M78530_PEA_1_node_25
(SEQ ID NO:419)



M78530_PEA_1_node_30
(SEQ ID NO:420)



M78530_PEA_1_node_33
(SEQ ID NO:421)



M78530_PEA_1_node_34
(SEQ ID NO:422)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:












Protein Name


















M78530_PEA_1_P15
(SEQ ID NO:426)



M78530_PEA_1_P16
(SEQ ID NO:427)



M78530_PEA_1_P17
(SEQ ID NO:428)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:












Transcript Name


















T48119_T2
(SEQ ID NO:429)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:












Segment Name


















T48119_node_0
(SEQ ID NO:430)



T48119_node_11
(SEQ ID NO:431)



T48119_node_13
(SEQ ID NO:432)



T48119_node_38
(SEQ ID NO:433)



T48119_node_41
(SEQ ID NO:434)



T48119_node_45
(SEQ ID NO:435)



T48119_node_47
(SEQ ID NO:436)



T48119_node_4
(SEQ ID NO:437)



T48119_node_8
(SEQ ID NO:438)



T48119_node_15
(SEQ ID NO:439)



T48119_node_17
(SEQ ID NO:440)



T48119_node_20
(SEQ ID NO:441)



T48119_node_22
(SEQ ID NO:442)



T48119_node_26
(SEQ ID NO:443)



T48119_node_28
(SEQ ID NO:444)



T48119_node_31
(SEQ ID NO:445)



T48119_node_32
(SEQ ID NO:446)



T48119_node_33
(SEQ ID NO:447)



T48119_node_44
(SEQ ID NO:448)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:












Protein Name


















T48119_P2
(SEQ ID NO: 450)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or:












Transcript Name


















HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
(SEQ ID NO: 451)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
(SEQ ID NO: 452)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
(SEQ ID NO: 453)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
(SEQ ID NO: 454)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
(SEQ ID NO: 455)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
(SEQ ID NO: 456)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
(SEQ ID NO: 457)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
(SEQ ID NO: 458)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
(SEQ ID NO: 459)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
(SEQ ID NO: 460)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
(SEQ ID NO: 461)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
(SEQ ID NO: 462)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
(SEQ ID NO: 463)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47
(SEQ ID NO: 464)











a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:












Segment Name


















HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_0
(SEQ ID NO: 465)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_14
(SEQ ID NO: 466)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_24
(SEQ ID NO: 467)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_29
(SEQ ID NO: 468)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_35
(SEQ ID NO: 469)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_38
(SEQ ID NO: 470)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_3
(SEQ ID NO: 471)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_4
(SEQ ID NO: 472)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_5
(SEQ ID NO: 473)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_6
(SEQ ID NO: 474)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_7
(SEQ ID NO: 475)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_17
(SEQ ID NO: 476)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_18
(SEQ ID NO: 477)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_20
(SEQ ID NO: 478)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_21
(SEQ ID NO: 479)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_23
(SEQ ID NO: 480)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_26
(SEQ ID NO: 481)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_27
(SEQ ID NO: 482)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_31
(SEQ ID NO: 483)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_34
(SEQ ID NO: 484)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_36
(SEQ ID NO: 485)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_37
(SEQ ID NO: 486)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below:












Protein Name


















HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P25
(SEQ ID NO: 488)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P29
(SEQ ID NO: 489)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P30
(SEQ ID NO: 490)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P32
(SEQ ID NO: 491)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P36
(SEQ ID NO: 492)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P39
(SEQ ID NO: 493)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P45
(SEQ ID NO: 494)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P49
(SEQ ID NO: 495)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P52
(SEQ ID NO: 496)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P53
(SEQ ID NO: 497)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P56
(SEQ ID NO: 498)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P58
(SEQ ID NO: 499)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P59
(SEQ ID NO: 500)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P63
(SEQ ID NO: 501)










According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTPGTQSPFFLLLLLTVLTVVTGSGHASSTPGGEKETSATQRSSV corresponding to amino acids 1-45 of MUC1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-45 of HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EEEVSADQVSVGASGVLGSFKEARNAPSFLSWSFSMGPSK (SEQ ID NO: 1060) corresponding to amino acids 46-85 of HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EEEVSADQVSVGASGVLGSFKEARNAPSFLSWSFSMGPSK (SEQ ID NO: 1060) in HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDN RYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFAL FFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFVAEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDS ASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNV corresponding to amino acids 1-498 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-498 of T46984_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VCA corresponding to amino acids 499-501 of T46984_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDN RYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFAL FFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQ corresponding to amino acids 1-433 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-433 of T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence ICHIWKLIFLP (SEQ ID NO: 1061) corresponding to amino acids 434-444 of T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence ICHIWKLIFLP (SEQ ID NO: 1061) in T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDN RYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFAL FFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFVAEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDS ASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNV corresponding to amino acids 1-498 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-498 of T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LMDQK (SEQ ID NO: 1062) corresponding to amino acids 499-503 of T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LMDQK (SEQ ID NO: 1062) in T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDN RYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFAL FFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFVAEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDS ASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNVADVVIKFPEEEAPSTVLSQNLFTPKQEIQHLFREPEK RPPTVVSNTFTALILSPLLLLFALWIRIGANVSNFTFAPSTIIFHLGHAAMLGLMYVYWT QLNMFQTLKYLAILGSVTFLAGNRMLAQQAVKR corresponding to amino acids 1-628 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-628 of T46984_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMN corresponding to amino acids 1-338 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-338 of T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SQDLH (SEQ ID NO: 1063) corresponding to amino acids 339-343 of T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SQDLH (SEQ ID NO: 1063) in T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 390), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence M corresponding to amino acids 1-1 of T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 390), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to KACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAV AALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVA RLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFES LSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPLTQATVKL EHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDNRYIANTVEL RVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFALFFQLVDVNT GAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFVAEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDSASGTYTLYLII GDATLKNPILWNVADVVIKFPEEEAPSTVLSQNLFTPKQEIQHLFREPEKRPPTVVSNTF TALILSPLLLLFALWIRIGANVSNFTFAPSTIIFHLGHAAMLGLMYVYWTQLNMFQTLKY LAILGSVTFLAGNRMLAQQAVKRTAH corresponding to amino acids 70-631 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 2-563 of T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 390), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDN RYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFA corresponding to amino acids 1-415 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-415 of T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence FGSGLVPMSPTSLLLLARLYFTWDMLLCWDSCMSTGLSSTCSRP (SEQ ID NO: 1064) corresponding to amino acids 416-459 of T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence FGSGLVPMSPTSLLLLARLYFTWDMLLCWDSCMSTGLSSTCSRP (SEQ ID NO: 1064) in T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDN RYIANTVE corresponding to amino acids 1-364 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-364 of T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GQVRWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGSPEVRSSILAWPT (SEQ ID NO: 1065) corresponding to amino acids 365-397 of T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GQVRWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGSPEVRSSILAWPT (SEQ ID NO: 1065) in T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVG corresponding to amino acids 1-329 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-329 of T46984_PEA1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAI corresponding to amino acids 1-287 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-287 of T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GCWPSRQSREQHISSRRKMEILKTECQEKESRTIHSMRRKMEKKNFI (SEQ ID NO: 1066) corresponding to amino acids 288-334 of T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GCWPSRQSREQHISSRRKMEILKTECQEKESRTIHSMRRKMEKKNFI (SEQ ID NO: 1066) in T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEAL corresponding to amino acids 1-145 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-145 of T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MDPDWCQCLQLHFCS (SEQ ID NO: 1067) corresponding to amino acids 146-160 of T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MDPDWCQCLQLHFCS (SEQ ID NO: 1067) in T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO. 396), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLA corresponding to amino acids 1-160 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-160 of T46984_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO. 396).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCE corresponding to amino acids 1-101 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-101 of T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) corresponding to amino acids 102-116 of T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) in T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPQSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAK corresponding to amino acids 1-69 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-69 of T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) corresponding to amino acids 70-84 of T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) in T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEE ETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSH SKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLN VRAAPSAEFSVDRTRHLMSFLTMMGPSPDWNVGLSAEDLCTKECGWVQKVVQDLIPW DAGTDSGVTYESPNKPTIPQEKIRPLTSLDHPQSPFYDPEGGSITQVARVVIERIARKGEQ CNIVPDNVDDIVADLAPEEKDEDDTPETCIYSNWSPWSACSSSTCDKGKRMRQRMLKA QLDLSVPCPDTQDFQPCMGPGCSDEDGSTCTMSEWITWSPCSISCGMGMRSRERYVKQ FPEDGSVCTLPTEE corresponding to amino acids 1-544 of Q9HCB6 (SEQ ID NO: 424), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-544 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), a bridging amino acid T corresponding to amino acid 545 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to EKCTVNEECSPSSCLMTEWGEWDECSATCGMGMKKRHRMIKMNPADGSMCKAETSQ AEKCMMPECHTIPCLLSPWSEWSDCSVTCGKGMRTRQRMLKSLAELGDCNEDLEQVE KCMLPEC corresponding to amino acids 546-665 of Q9HCB6 (SEQ ID NO: 424), which also corresponds to amino acids 546-665 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) corresponding to amino acids 666-695 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), wherein said first amino acid sequence, bridging amino acid, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) in M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS (SEQ ID NO: 1071) corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to AAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQ VFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGT AKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAE LGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLNVRAAPSAEFSVDRTRHLMSFLTM MGPSPDWNVGLSAEDLCTKECGWVQKVVQDLIPWDAGTDSGVTYESPNKPTIPQEKIR PLTSLDHPQSPFYDPEGGSITQVARVVIERIARKGEQCNIVPDNVDDIVADLAPEEKDED DTPETCIYSNWSPWSACSSSTCDKGKRMRQRMLKAQLDLSVPCPDTQDFQPCMGPGCS DEDGSTCTMSEWITWSPCSISCGMGMRSRERYVKQFPEDGSVCTLPTEETEKCTVNEEC SPSSCLMTEWGEWDECSATCGMGMKKRHRMIKMPADGSMCKAETSQAEKCMMPE CHTIPCLLSPWSEWSDCSVTCGKGMRTRQRMLKSLAELGDCNEDLEQVEKCMLPEC corresponding to amino acids 1-582 of O94862 (SEQ ID NO: 425), which also corresponds to amino acids 84-665 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) corresponding to amino acids 666-695 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS (SEQ ID NO: 1071) of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426).


An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) in M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEE ETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSH SKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLN V corresponding to amino acids 1-297 of Q8NCD7 (SEQ ID NO: 423), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-297 of M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEE ETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSH SKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLN V corresponding to amino acids 1-297 of Q9HCB6 (SEQ ID NO: 424), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-297 of M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS (SEQ ID NO: 1071) corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to AAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQ VFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGT AKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAE LGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLNV corresponding to amino acids 1-214 of O94862 (SEQ ID NO: 425), which also corresponds to amino acids 84-297 of M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS (SEQ ID NO: 1071) of M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEE ETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSH SKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQ corresponding to amino acids 1-275 of Q8NCD7 (SEQ ID NO: 423), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-275 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) corresponding to amino acids 276-285 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) in M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEE ETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSH SKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQ corresponding to amino acids 1-275 of Q9HCB6 (SEQ ID NO: 424), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-275 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) corresponding to amino acids 276-285 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) in M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS (SEQ ID NO: 1071) corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to AAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQ VFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGT AKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAE LGSPVKMEEEIRQQ corresponding to amino acids 1-192 of O94862 (SEQ ID NO: 425), which also corresponds to amino acids 84-275 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) corresponding to amino acids 276-285 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS (SEQ ID NO: 1071) of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) in M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTRQMASSGASGGKIDNSVLVLIVGLSTVGAGAYAYKTMKEDEKRYNERISGLGLTPE QKQKKAALSASEGEEVPQDKAPSHVPFLLIGGGTAAFAAARSIRARDPGARVLIVSEDP ELPYMRPPLSKELWFSDDPNVTKTLRFKQWNGKERSIYFQPPSFYVSAQDLPHIENGGV AVLTGKKVVQLDVRDNMVKLNDGSQITYEKCLIATGGTPRSLSAIDRAGAEVKSRTTL FRKIGDFRSLEKISREVKSITIIGGGFLGSELACALGRKARALGTEVIQLFPEKGNMGKILP EYLSNWTMEKVRREGVKVMPNAIVQSVGVSSGKLLIKLKDGRKVETDHIVAAVGLEP NVELAKTGGLEIDSDFGGFRVNAELQARSNIWVAGDAACFYDIKLGRRRVEHHDHAV VSGRLAGENMTGAAKPYWHQSMFWSDLGPDVGYEAIGLVDSSLPTVGVFAKATAQD NPKSATEQSGTGIRSESETESEASEITIPPSTPAVPQAPVQGEDYGKGVIFYLRDKVVVGI VLWNIFNRMPIARKIIKDGEQHEDLNEVAKLFNIHED corresponding to amino acids 50-613 of PCD8_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-564 of T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTRQMASSGASGGKIDNSVLVLIVGLSTVGAGAYAYKTMKEDEKRYNERISGLGLTPE QKQKKAALSASEGEEVPQDKAPSHVPFLLIGGGTAAFAAARSIRARDPGARVLIVSEDP ELPYMRPPLSKELWFSDDPNVTKTLRFKQWNGKERSIYFQPPSFYVSAQDLPHIENGGV AVLTGKKVVQLDVRDNMVKLNDGSQITYEKCLIATGGTPRSLSAIDRAGAEVKSRTTL FRKIGDFRSLEKISREVKSITIIGGGFLGSELACALGRKARALGTEVIQLFPEKGNMGKILP EYLSNWTMEKVRREGVKVMPNAIVQSVGVSSGKLLIKLKDGRKVETDHIVAAVGLEP NVELAKTGGLEIDSDFGGFRVNAELQARSNIWVAGDAACFYDIKLGRRRVEHHDHAV VSGRLAGENMTGAAKPYWHQSMFWSDLGPDVGYEAIGLVDSSLPTVGVFAKATAQD NPKSATEQSGTGIRSESETESEASEITIPPSTPAVPQAPVQGEDYGKGVIFYLRDKVVVGI VLWNIFNRMPIARKIIKDGEQHEDLNEVAKLFNIHED corresponding to amino acids 50-613 of PCD8_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-564 of T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSCCTDYTAEC KPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTSDLQAQSKGNPEQTPV LKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPPAEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVWGIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGV LDPDYPRNISDGFDGIPDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKG corresponding to amino acids 1-276 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-276 of T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TQGVVGD corresponding to amino acids 277-283 of T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TQGVVGD in T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSCCTDYTAEC KPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTSDLQAQSKGNPEQTPV LKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPPAEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVWGIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGV LDPDYPRNISDGFDGIPDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKGKQYWEYQFQHQPSQEE CEGSSLSAVFEHFAMMQRDSWEDIFELLFWGRT corresponding to amino acids 1-325 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-325 of T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to SGMAPRPSLAKKQRFRHRNRKGYRSQRGHSRGRNQNSRRPSRATWLSLFSSEESNLGA NNYDDYRMDWLVPATCEPIQSVFFFSGDKYYRVNLRTRRVDTVDPPYPRSIAQYWLGC PAPGHL corresponding to amino acids 357-478 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 326-447 of T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise TS, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 325−x to 325; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 326+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSCCTDYTAEC KPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTSDLQAQSKGNPEQTPV LKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPPAEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVWGIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGV LDPDYPRNISDGFDGIPDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKGKQYWEYQFQHQPSQEE CEGSSLSAVFEHFAMMQRDSWEDIFELLFWGRTS corresponding to amino acids 1-326 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-326 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DKYYRVNLRTRRVDTVDPPYPRSIAQYWLGCPAPGHL corresponding to amino acids 442-478 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 327-363 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise SD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 326−x to 326; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 327+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSCCTDYTAEC KPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTSDLQAQSKGNPEQTPV LKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPPAEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVWGIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGV LDPDYPRNISDGFDGIPDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKGKQYWEYQFQHQPSQEE CEGSSLSAVFEHFAMMQRDSWEDIFELLFWGRTS corresponding to amino acids 1-326 of Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-326 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DKYYRVNLRTRRVDTVDPPYPRSIAQYWLGCPAPGHL corresponding to amino acids 442-478 of Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000), which also corresponds to amino acids 327-363 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise SD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 326−x to 326; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 327+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSCCTDYTAEC KPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTSDLQAQSKGNPEQTPV LKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPPAEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVWGIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFK corresponding to amino acids 1-223 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-223 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) corresponding to amino acids 224-238 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) in T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSCCTDYTAEC KPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTSDLQAQSKGNPEQTPV LKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPPAEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVWGIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFK corresponding to amino acids 1-223 of Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-223 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) corresponding to amino acids 224-238 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) in T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQKPLCASDGR TFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQARKEFQQVFIPECNDD GTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKTPRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKTDDAA APALETQPQGDEEDIASRYPTLWTEQVKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKN DNVVIPECAHGGLYKPVQCHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPA KARDLYKGRQLQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEE RVVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNNDKSISVQ ELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRHTPRGHAESTSNRQ corresponding to amino acids 1-441 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-441 of Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DAMVVSSRPKATTHRKSRTLSRR (SEQ ID NO: 1077) corresponding to amino acids 442-464 of Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DAMVVSSRPKATTHRKSRTLSRR (SEQ ID NO: 1077) in Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQKPLCASDGR TFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQARKEFQQVFIPECNDD GTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKTPRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKTDDAA APALETQPQGDEEDIASRYPTLWTEQVKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKN DNVVIPECAHGGLYKPVQCHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPA KARDLYKGRQLQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEE RVVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNNDKSISVQ ELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRH corresponding to amino acids 1-428 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-428 of Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RSKRNL (SEQ ID NO: 1078) corresponding to amino acids 429-434 of Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RSKRNL (SEQ ID NO: 1078) in Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQKPLCASDGR TFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQARKEFQQVFIPECNDD GTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKTPRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKTDDAA APALETQPQGDEEDIASRYPTLWTEQVKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKN DNVVIPECAHGGLYKPVQCHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPA KARDLYKGRQLQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEE RVVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNNDKSISVQ ELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRHTPRGHAESTSNRQ corresponding to amino acids 1-441 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-441 of Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLWLRGKVSFYCF (SEQ ID NO: 1079) corresponding to amino acids 442-454 of Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLWLRGKVSFYCF (SEQ ID NO: 1079) in Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQKPLCASDGR TFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQARKEFQQVFIPECNDD GTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKTPRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKT corresponding to amino acids 1-170 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-170 of Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DIASRYPTLWTEQVKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKNDNVVIPECAHGGL YKPVQCHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPAKARDLYKGRQLQ GCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEERVVHWYFKLLD KNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNNDKSISVQELMGCLGVAKE DGKADTKKRHTPRGHAESTSNRQPRKQG corresponding to amino acids 188-446 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 171-429 of Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise TD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 170−x to −170; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 171+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTF KNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGNFLCSGFGL TQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL (SEQ ID NO: 1080) corresponding to amino acids 117-215 of S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGNFLCSGFGL TQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL (SEQ ID NO: 1080) in S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTF KNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of AAP35373 (SEQ ID NO: 1007), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGNFLCSGFGL TQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL (SEQ ID NO: 1080) corresponding to amino acids 117-215 of S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGNFLCSGFGL TQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL (SEQ ID NO: 1080) in S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTF KNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNNHGWEELRVG KSIV (SEQ ID NO: 1081) corresponding to amino acids 117-178 of S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNNHGWEELRVG KSIV (SEQ ID NO: 1081) in S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTF KNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of AAP35373 (SEQ ID NO: 1007), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNNHGWEELRVG KSIV (SEQ ID NO: 1081) corresponding to amino acids 117-178 of S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNNHGWEELRVG KSIV (SEQ ID NO: 1081) in S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTF KNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) corresponding to amino acids 117-126 of S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) in S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTF KNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of AAP35373 (SEQ ID NO: 1007), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) corresponding to amino acids 117-126 of S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) in S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSL corresponding to amino acids 1-24 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-24 of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143) corresponding to amino acids 25-35 of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSI VTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLILTLTHGTAVCTRTYEKEA corresponding to amino acids 25-133 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 36-144 of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), wherein said first, second, third and fourth amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143), corresponding to S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSL corresponding to amino acids 1-24 of AAP35373 (SEQ ID NO: 1007), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-24 of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143) corresponding to amino acids 25-35 of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSI VTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLILTLTHGTAVCTRTYEKEA corresponding to amino acids 25-133 of AAP35373 (SEQ ID NO: 1007), which also corresponds to amino acids 36-144 of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143), corresponding to S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWLPLSGAA (SEQ ID NO: 1083) corresponding to amino acids 1-9 of Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKKLMVVLSLIAAAWAEEQNKLVHGGPCDKTSHPYQAALYTSGHLLCGGVLIHPLWV LTAAHCKKPNLQVFLGKHNLRQRESSQEQSSVVRAVIHPDYDAASHDQDIMLLRLARP AKLSELIQPLPLERDCSANTTSCHILGWGKTADGDFPDTIQCAYIHLVSREECEHAYPGQ ITQNMLCAGDEKYGKDSCQGDSGGPLVCGDHLRGLVSWGNIPCGSKEKPGVYTNVCR YTNWIQKTIQAK corresponding to amino acids 1-244 of KLK6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 10-253 of Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWLPLSGAA (SEQ ID NO: 1083) of Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKKLMVVLSLIAAAWAEEQNKLVHGGPCDKTSHPYQAALYTSGHLLCGGVLIHPLWV LTAAHCKKPNLQVFLGKHNLRQRESSQEQSSVVRAVIHPDYDAASHDQDIMLLRLARP AKLSELIQPLPLERDCSANTTSCHILGWGKTADG corresponding to amino acids 1-149 of KLK6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-149 of Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence Q corresponding to amino acids 150-150 of Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISE corresponding to amino acids 1-67 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-67 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to KVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQICPVLYHAGTVLLNSLLDTVPVRSSVDELVGIDYSLMK DPVASTSNLDMDFRGAFFPLTERNWSLPNRAVEPQLQEEERMVYVAFSEFFFDSAMES YFRAGALQLLLVGDKVPHDLDMLLRATYFGSIVLLSPAVIDSPLKLELRVLAPPRCTIKP SGTTISVTASVTIALVPPDQPEVQLSSMTMDARLSAKMALRGKALRTQLDLRRFRIYSN HSALESLALIPLQAPLKTMLQIGVMPMLNERTWRGVQIPLPEGINFVHEVVTNHAGFLTI GADLHFAKGLREVIEKNRPADVRASTAPTPSTAAV corresponding to amino acids 163-493 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 68-398 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EK, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 67−x to 67; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 68+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLRFRRQLLYWFFYDGGYINAS AEGVSIRTGLELSRDPAGRMKVSNVSCQASVSRMHAAFGGTFKKVYDFLSTFITSGMRF LLNQQICPVLYHAGTVLLNSLLDTVPVRSSVDELVGIDYSLMKDPVASTSNLDMDFRG AFFPLTERNWSLPNRAVEPQLQEEERMVYVAFSEFFFDSAMESYFRAGALQLLLVGDK VPHDLDMLLRATYFGSIVLLSPAVIDSPLKLELRVLAPPRCTIKPSGTTISVTASVTIALVP PDQPEVQLSSMTMDARLSAKMALRGKALRTQLDLRRFRIYSNHSALESLALIPLQAPLK TMLQIGVMPMLN corresponding to amino acids 1-427 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-427 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GKAGV (SEQ ID NO: 1084) corresponding to amino acids 428-432 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GKAGV (SEQ ID NO: 1084) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISE corresponding to amino acids 1-67 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-67 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PGLERGADKFPVVGGSSLFLALDLTLRPPVG (SEQ ID NO: 1085) corresponding to amino acids 68-98 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PGLERGADKFPVVGGSSLFLALDLTLRPPVG (SEQ ID NO: 1085) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLRFRRQLLYWFFYDGGYINAS AEGVSIRTGLELSRDPAGRMKVSNVSCQASVSRMHAAFGGTFKKVYDFLSTFITSGMRF LLNQQ corresponding to amino acids 1-183 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-183 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) corresponding to amino acids 184-200 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLRFRRQLLYWFFYDGGYINAS AEGVSIRTGLELSRDPAGRMKVSNVSCQASVSRMHAAFGGTFKKVYDFLSTFITSGMRF LLNQQICPVLYHAGTVLLNSLLDTVPV corresponding to amino acids 1-205 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-205 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LWTSLLALTIPS (SEQ ID NO: 1087) corresponding to amino acids 206-217 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LWTSLLALTIPS (SEQ ID NO: 1087) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLRFRRQLLYWF corresponding to amino acids 1-109 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-109 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), a second amino acid sequence bridging amino acid sequence comprising of L, a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to KVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQ corresponding to amino acids 163-183 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 111-131 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), and a fourth amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) corresponding to amino acids 132-148 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence, third amino acid sequence and fourth amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise FLK having a structure as follows (numbering according to HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741)): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 109−x to 109; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 111+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIM ECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG corresponding to amino acids 12-223 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-212 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) corresponding to amino acids 213-238 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) in T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIM ECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHE corresponding to amino acids 12-214 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-203 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) corresponding to amino acids 204-244 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) in T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVE corresponding to amino acids 12-141 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-130 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNGKPLED QTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK corresponding to amino acids 173-261 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 131-219 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 130−x to 130; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 131+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYK corresponding to amino acids 12-55 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-44 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNGKPLED QTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK corresponding to amino acids 173-261 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 45-133 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 44−x to 44; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 45+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYL FSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDH YTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ NVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDK VKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAY YSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYS DHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHT VHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETT YTVLQNE corresponding to amino acids 1-1060 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1060 of HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GGTSM (SEQ ID NO: 1091) corresponding to amino acids 1061-1065 of HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GGTSM (SEQ ID NO: 1091) in HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYL FSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDH YTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ NVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDK VKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAY YSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYS DHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHT VHFHGHSFQYK corresponding to amino acids 1-1006 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1006 of HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KCFQEHLEFGYSTAM (SEQ ID NO: 1092) corresponding to amino acids 1007-1021 of HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KCFQEHLEFGYSTAM (SEQ ID NO: 1092) in HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMH corresponding to amino acids 1-621 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-621 of HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), a second amino acid sequence bridging amino acid sequence comprising of W, and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQRE WEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGIL GPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGA GTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENE SWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYL MGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHV TDHIHAGMETTYTVLQNEDTKSG corresponding to amino acids 694-1065 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 623-994 of HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise HWT having a structure as follows (numbering according to HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848)): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 621−x to 621; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 623+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYL FSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDH YTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ NVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDK VKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAY YSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYS DHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHT VHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETT YTVLQNE corresponding to amino acids 1-1060 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1060 of HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GEYPASSETHRRIWNVIYPITVSVIILFQISTKE (SEQ ID NO: 1093) corresponding to amino acids 1061-1094 of HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GEYPASSETHRRIWNVIYPITVSVIILFQISTKE (SEQ ID NO: 1093) in HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYL FSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDH YTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ corresponding to amino acids 1-761 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-761 of HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence K corresponding to amino acids 762-762 of HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKILISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYL FSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDH YTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ NVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDK VKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAY YSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYS DHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHT VHFHGHSFQYKH corresponding to amino acids 1-1007 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1007 of HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLRLTGEYGM (SEQ ID NO: 1094) corresponding to amino acids 1008-1017 of HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLRLTGEYGM (SEQ ID NO: 1094) in HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYL FSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDH YTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ NVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDK VKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAY YSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYS DHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHT VHFHGHSFQYK corresponding to amino acids 1-1006 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1006 of HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GSL corresponding to amino acids 1007-1009 of HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHE corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), a second amino acid sequence bridging amino acid sequence comprising of A, and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to VNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFP ATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHY YIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTN RKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNY NPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLI GPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDE DFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWR GERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDS TFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVV YRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTE SSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRR PYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAI NGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVF DIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETTYTVLQNEDTKSG corresponding to amino acids 262-1065 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 133-936 of HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EAV having a structure as follows (numbering according to HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853)): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 131−x to 131; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 133+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MPLTMGKRNLFLLTP (SEQ ID NO: 1095) corresponding to amino acids 1-15 of HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to VNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFP ATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHY YIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTN RKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNY NPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLI GPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDE DFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWR GERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDS TFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVV YRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTE SSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRR PYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAI NGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVF DIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETTYTVLQNEDTKSG corresponding to amino acids 262-1065 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 16-819 of HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MPLTMGKRNLFLLTP (SEQ ID NO: 1095) of HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMH corresponding to amino acids 1-621 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-621 of HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence CKYCIIHQSTKLF (SEQ ID NO: 1096) corresponding to amino acids 622-634 of HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence CKYCIIHQSTKLF (SEQ ID NO: 1096) in HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKK corresponding to amino acids 1-202 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-202 of HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GTSSPYCTCYMTKRQGQGSLSFKKKSSLLC (SEQ ID NO: 1097) corresponding to amino acids 203-232 of HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GTSSPYCTCYMTKRQGQGSLSFKKKSSLLC (SEQ ID NO: 1097) in HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA T corresponding to amino acids 1-1525 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1525 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TEPKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQFTVSGDAKQAH ITGLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVI (SEQ ID NO: 1144) corresponding to amino acids 1526-1617 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKLE LRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADE GVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAI ATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTR LVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATV DSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDL DSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLS PSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDK AQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLN KITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHN GRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKG HEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1526-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1618-2293 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for TEPKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQFTVSGDAKQAH ITGLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVI (SEQ ID NO: 1144), corresponding to HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTE corresponding to amino acids 1-1527 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1527 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQFTVSGDAKQAHIT GLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVITGTQSEVLTCLTQREKEISHLKGKFNKNTI FTANVYSLIFN (SEQ ID NO: 1098) corresponding to amino acids 1528-1658 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQFTVSGDAKQAHIT GLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVITGTQSEVLTCLTQREKEISHLKGKFNKNTI FTANVYSLIFN (SEQ ID NO: 1098) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKL ELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVT corresponding to amino acids 1-1617 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1617 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GISNQVSHLFLFLVPFCVICLPDRHDFNIFVHIPYLIHKCSLLFHLLPTLPLVICT (SEQ ID NO: 1099) corresponding to amino acids 1618-1673 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GISNQVSHLFLFLVPFCVICLPDRHDFNIFVHIPYLIHKCSLLFHLLPTLPLVICT in (SEQ ID NO: 1099) HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA T corresponding to amino acids 1-1525 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1525 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRD LTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQV ESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTA LDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLE PATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYL LVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYP FPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENF YQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSV GDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNC HRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1617-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1526-2110 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise TT, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1525−x to 1525; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1526+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVL corresponding to amino acids 1-1252 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1252 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKL ELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTAD EGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSA IATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQT RLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIAT VDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTD LDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADL SPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGD KAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNL NKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYH NGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWK GHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1344-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1253-2110 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise LT, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1252−x to 1252; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1253+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV corresponding to amino acids 1-1343 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1343 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLV KLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDS YVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDS PRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPS THYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQ ALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKIT AQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRS FSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEH SIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1708-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1344-1837 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise VT, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1343−x to 1343; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1344+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKL ELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTAD EGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSA IATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQT RLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIAT VDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTD LDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADL SPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGD KAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWW corresponding to amino acids 1-2025 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-2025 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence STTRDCRALRPRGRGRGQSRGGEEGDLLLMHSDTPMCEALQDSACHTEALRNSLLNKR MGNTLATF (SEQ ID NO: 1100) corresponding to amino acids 2026-2091 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence STTRDCRALRPRGRGRGQSRGGEEGDLLLMHSDTPMCEALQDSACHTEALRNSLLNKR MGNTLATF (SEQ ID NO: 1100) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQWFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKAS corresponding to amino acids 1-1070 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1070 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRD LTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQV ESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTA LDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLE PATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYL LVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYP FPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENF YQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSV GDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNC HRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1617-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1071-1655 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise ST, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1070−x to 1070; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1071+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKAS corresponding to amino acids 1-1070 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1070 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLV KLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDS YVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDS PRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPS THYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQ ALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKIT AQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRS FSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEH SIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1708-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1071-1564 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise ST, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1070−x to 1070; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1071+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKL ELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTAD EGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSA IATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQT RLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIAT VDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTD LDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADL SPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGD KAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIV corresponding to amino acids 1-2025 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-2025 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TPWPTTMADPSPPLTRTQIQPSPTVLCPTKGLSGTGTVTVST (SEQ ID NO: 1101) corresponding to amino acids 2026-2067 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TPWPTTMADPSPPLTRTQIQPSPTVLCPTKGLSGTGTVTVST (SEQ ID NO: 1101) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKL ELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTAD EGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSA IATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQT RLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIAT VDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTD LDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADL SPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGD KAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLG corresponding to amino acids 1-2057 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-2057 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NAALHVYI (SEQ ID NO: 1102) corresponding to amino acids 2058-2065 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NAALHVYI (SEQ ID NO: 1102) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKL ELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTAD EGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSA IATT corresponding to amino acids 1-1708 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1708 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GTVNKQERTEKSHDSGVFFSQG (SEQ ID NO: 1103) corresponding to amino acids 1709-1730 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GTVNKQERTEKSHDSGVFFSQG (SEQ ID NO: 1103) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV T corresponding to amino acids 1-1344 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1344 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GI corresponding to amino acids 1345-1346 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLT corresponding to amino acids 1-1253 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1253 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GILDEFTNSLPPLCLCSGGIKALSCFKLGSAPTTLGKYQ (SEQ ID NO: 1104) corresponding to amino acids 1254-1292 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GILDEFTNSLPPLCLCSGGIKALSCFKLGSAPTTLGKYQ (SEQ ID NO: 1104) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST corresponding to amino acids 1-1071 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1071 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GESALSFLQTLG (SEQ ID NO: 1105) corresponding to amino acids 1072-1083 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GESALSFLQTLG (SEQ ID NO: 1105) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTG corresponding to amino acids 1-954 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-954 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence ELCISASLSQPALEGP (SEQ ID NO: 1106) corresponding to amino acids 955-970 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence ELCISASLSQPALEGP (SEQ ID NO: 1106) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTR corresponding to amino acids 1-802 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-802 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EYHL (SEQ ID NO: 1107) corresponding to amino acids 803-806 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EYHL (SEQ ID NO: 1107) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVAT corresponding to amino acids 1-710 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-710 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence CE corresponding to amino acids 711-712 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRIAVICFCLLGITCAIPVKQADSGSSEEKQLYNKYPDAVATWLNPDPSQKQNLLAPQ corresponding to amino acids 1-58 of OSTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-58 of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VFLNFS (SEQ ID NO: 1108) corresponding to amino acids 59-64 of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VFLNFS (SEQ ID NO: 1108) in HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRIAVICFCLLGITCAIPVKQADSGSSEEKQ corresponding to amino acids 1-31 of OSTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-31 of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence H corresponding to amino acids 32-32 of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRIAVICFCLLGITCAIPVKQADSGSSEEKQ corresponding to amino acids 1-31 of OSTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-31 of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VSIFYVFI (SEQ ID NO: 1109) corresponding to amino acids 32-39 of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VSIFYVFI (SEQ ID NO: 1109) in HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGRPPLHVIEWL RFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG corresponding to amino acids 11-93 of Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRTQEDSGLPCW RSSCSVTLQV (SEQ ID NO: 1110) corresponding to amino acids 84-152 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRTQEDSGLPCW RSSCSVTLQV (SEQ ID NO: 1110) in H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGRPPLHVIEWL RFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRTQEDSGLPCW RSSCSVTLQV (SEQ ID NO: 1110) corresponding to amino acids 84-152 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRTQEDSGLPCW RSSCSVTLQV (SEQ ID NO: 1110) in H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGRPPLHVIEWL RFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG corresponding to amino acids 11-93 of Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGRPPLHVIEWL RFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCA (SEQ ID NO: 1111) corresponding to amino acids 1-22 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to PATPRPLSWLRAPTRLCLDGPSPVLCA corresponding to amino acids 1-27 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 23-49 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to EKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQL HHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAAT ERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNE MPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLD GLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVT DPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAG SLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYK VVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQN YVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF corresponding to amino acids 83-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 50-553 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCA (SEQ ID NO: 1111) of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise AE, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 49−x to 50; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 50+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCAPATPRPLSWLRAPTRLCLDGPSPVLCA corresponding to amino acids 1-49 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to EKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQL HHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAAT ERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNE MPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLD GLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVT DPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAG SLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYK VVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQN YVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF corresponding to amino acids 21-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 50-553 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCAPATPRPLSWLRAPTRLCLDGPSPVLCA of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise AE, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 49−x to 50; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 50+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVP corresponding to amino acids 63-82 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-20 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYL CGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSA AYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTD VEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFE PGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQAL HEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKK PFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKG PMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSV LF corresponding to amino acids 123-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 21-484 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise PG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 20−x to 20; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 21+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVP corresponding to amino acids 1-20 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-20 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ-ID NO: 38), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYL CGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSA AYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTD VEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFE PGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQAL HEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKK PFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKG PMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSV LF corresponding to amino acids 61-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 21-484 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise PG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 20−x to 20; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 21+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLC GVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAA YAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDV EYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEP GDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALH EAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKP FTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGP MAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVL F corresponding to amino acids 124-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-463 of HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLC GVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAA YAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDV EYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEP GDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALH EAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKP FTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGP MAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVL F corresponding to amino acids 62-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-463 of HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL GLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKA KQALHEAVEM corresponding to amino acids 63-417 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-355 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVD YAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIG ANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF corresponding to amino acids 440-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 356-502 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise MD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 355−x to 355; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 356+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL GLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKA KQALHEAVEM corresponding to amino acids 1-355 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-355 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVD YAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIG ANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF corresponding to amino acids 377-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 356-502 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise MD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 355−x to 355; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 356+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL corresponding to amino acids 63-349 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-287 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTP RGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAV PLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAG SLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF corresponding to amino acids 395-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 288-479 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise LG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 287−x to 287; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 288+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL corresponding to amino acids 1-287 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-287 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTP RGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAV PLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAG SLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF corresponding to amino acids 333-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 288-479 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise LG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 287−x to 287; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 288+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYK corresponding to amino acids 63-326 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-264 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) corresponding to amino acids 265-306 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) in HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPR corresponding to amino acids 1-262 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-262 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence YKLPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP corresponding to amino acids 263-306 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence YKLPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP in HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYK corresponding to amino acids 1-264 of O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-264 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) corresponding to amino acids 265-306 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) in HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL G corresponding to amino acids 63-350 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-288 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) corresponding to amino acids 289-316 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) in HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL G corresponding to amino acids 1-288 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-288 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) corresponding to amino acids 289-316 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) in HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL G corresponding to amino acids 1-288 of O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-288 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) corresponding to amino acids 289-316 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) in HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLAHNLP QNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGRETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTG FYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKPSISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYL WWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVLY GPDVPTISPSKANYRPGENLNLSCHAASNPPAQYSWFINGTFQQSTQELFIPNITVNNSGS YMCQAHNSATGLNRTTVTMITVS corresponding to amino acids 1-319 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-319 of T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DWTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1114) corresponding to amino acids 320-324 of T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DWTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1114) in T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLAHNLP QNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGRETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTG FYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKPSISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYL WWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVL corresponding to amino acids 1-234 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-234 of T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) corresponding to amino acids 235-256 of T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) in T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLAHNLP QNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGRETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTG FYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKPSISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYL WWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVL corresponding to amino acids 1-234 of Q13774 (SEQ ID NO: 959), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-234 of T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) corresponding to amino acids 235-256 of T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) in T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLAHNLP QNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGRETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTG FYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKPSISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYL WWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVLY GPDVPTISPSKANYRPGENLNLSCHAASNPPAQYSWFINGTFQQSTQELFIPNITVNNSGS YMCQAHNSATGLNRTTVTMITVSG corresponding to amino acids 1-320 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-320 of T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWIHEALASHFQVESGSQRRARKKFSFPTCVQGAHANPKFSPEPSQFTSADSFPLVFLFF VVFCFLISHV (SEQ ID NO: 1116) corresponding to amino acids 321-390 of T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWIHEALASHFQVESGSQRRARKKFSFPTCVQGAHANPKFSPEPSQFTSADSFPLVFLFF VVFCFLISHV (SEQ ID NO: 1116) in T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLAHNLP QNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGRETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTG FYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVY corresponding to amino acids 1-141 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-141 of T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence REYFHMTSGCWGSVLLPTYGIVRPGLCLWPSLHYILYQGLDI (SEQ ID NO: 1117) corresponding to amino acids 142-183 of T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence REYFHMTSGCWGSVLLPTYGIVRPGLCLWPSLHYILYQGLDI (SEQ ID NO: 1117) in T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEG corresponding to amino acids 1-274 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-274 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) corresponding to amino acids 275-322 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) in HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEG corresponding to amino acids 1-274 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-274 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) corresponding to amino acids 275-322 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) in HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEG corresponding to amino acids 1-274 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-274 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) corresponding to amino acids 275-322 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) in HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNT YNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRESFPTYTLVVQAADLQGEGL STTATAVITVTDTNDNPPIFNPTT corresponding to amino acids 1-379 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-379 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), and a second amino acid sequence VIL corresponding to amino acids 380-382 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNT YNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRESFPTYTLVVQAADLQGEGL STTATAVITVTDTNDNPPIFNPTT corresponding to amino acids 1-379 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-379 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), and a second amino acid sequence VIL corresponding to amino acids 380-382 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNT YNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRESFPTYTLVVQAADLQGEGL STTATAVITVTDTNDNPPIFNPTT corresponding to amino acids 1-379 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-379 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), and a second amino acid sequence VIL corresponding to amino acids 380-382 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 971, wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNT YNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRE corresponding to amino acids 1-336 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-336 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) corresponding to amino acids 337-373 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) in HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNT YNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRE corresponding to amino acids 1-336 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-336 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) corresponding to amino acids 337-373 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) in HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNT YNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRE corresponding to amino acids 1-336 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-336 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) corresponding to amino acids 337-373 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) in HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYT corresponding to amino acids 1-229 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-229 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), and a second amino acid sequence VSIS corresponding to amino acids 230-233 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYT corresponding to amino acids 1-229 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-229 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), and a second amino acid sequence VSIS corresponding to amino acids 230-233 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYT corresponding to amino acids 1-229 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-229 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), and a second amino acid sequence VSIS corresponding to amino acids 230-233 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYK corresponding to amino acids 12-55 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-44 of T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VGTATGRAGWREQAPCRGTRLLLSPQTSQGKTRAPRGRCPCRVPGKTLFSSRRCGHTP SVPFRFRIPHLRGAAASTRLVPPKGSMSAYCVLLGQELGSPFVAQGTSSAAGQGPPACIL AATLDAFIPARAGLACLWDLLGRCPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1120) corresponding to amino acids 45-189 of T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VGTATGRAGWREQAPCRGTRLLLSPQTSQGKTRAPRGRCPCRVPGKTLFSSRRCGHTP SVPFRFRIPHLRGAAASTRLVPPKGSMSAYCVLLGQELGSPFVAQGTSSAAGQGPPACIL AATLDAFIPARAGLACLWDLLGRCPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1120) in T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIM ECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG corresponding to amino acids 12-223 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-212 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) corresponding to amino acids 213-238 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) in T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIM ECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG corresponding to amino acids 1-212 of BAC98466, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-212 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) corresponding to amino acids 213-238 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) in T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLV (SEQ ID NO: 1121) corresponding to amino acids 1-90 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVC MEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYV PWVTVNGVRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) corresponding to amino acids 1-148 of BAC85622, which also corresponds to amino acids 91-238 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLV (SEQ ID NO: 1121) of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIM ECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG corresponding to amino acids 1-212 of Q8WU77, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-212 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) corresponding to amino acids 213-238 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) in T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIM ECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHE corresponding to amino acids 12-214 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-203 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) corresponding to amino acids 204-244 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) in T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIM ECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHE corresponding to amino acids 1-203 of BAC98466, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-203 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) corresponding to amino acids 204-244 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) in T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLV (SEQ ID NO: 1121) corresponding to amino acids 1-90 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVC MEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHE corresponding to amino acids 1-113 of BAC85622, which also corresponds to amino acids 91-203 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) corresponding to amino acids 204-244 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLV (SEQ ID NO: 1121) of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) in T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIM ECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHE corresponding to amino acids 1-203 of Q8WU77, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-203 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) corresponding to amino acids 204-244 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) in T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVE corresponding to amino acids 12-141 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-130 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNGKPLED QTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK corresponding to amino acids 173-261 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 131-219 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 130−x to 130; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 131+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLV (SEQ ID NO: 1121) corresponding to amino acids 1-90 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVE corresponding to amino acids 1-40 of BAC85622, which also corresponds to amino acids 91-130 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG corresponding to amino acids 72-122 of BAC85622, which also corresponds to amino acids 131-181 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), and a fourth amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK (SEQ ID NO: 1124) corresponding to amino acids 182-219 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), wherein said first, second, third and fourth amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLV (SEQ ID NO: 1121) of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 130−x to 130; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 131+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK (SEQ ID NO: 1124) in T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVE corresponding to amino acids 1-130 of Q8WU77, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-130 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNGKPLED QTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK corresponding to amino acids 162-250 of Q8WU77, which also corresponds to amino acids 131-219 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 130−x to 130; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 131+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYK corresponding to amino acids 12-55 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-44 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNGKPLED QTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK corresponding to amino acids 173-261 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 45-133 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 44−x to 44; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 45+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYK corresponding to amino acids 1-44 of Q8WU77, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-44 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNGKPLED QTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK corresponding to amino acids 162-250 of Q8WU77, which also corresponds to amino acids 45-133 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 44−x to 44; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 45+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYK corresponding to amino acids 1-44 of Q8NEI4, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-44 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNGKPLED QTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK corresponding to amino acids 162-250 of Q8NEI4, which also corresponds to amino acids 45-133 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 44−x to 44; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 45+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRGSELPLVLLALVLCLAPRGRAVPLPAGGGTVLTKMYPRGNHWAVGHLMGKKSTG ESSSVSERGSLKQQLREYIRWEEAARNLLGLIEAKENRNHQPPQPKALGNQQPSWDSED SSNFKDVGSKGK corresponding to amino acids 1-127 of GRP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-127 of HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GSQREGRNPQLNQQ corresponding to amino acids 135-148 of GRP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 128-141 of HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 127−x to 127; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 128+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRGSELPLVLLALVLCLAPRGRAVPLPAGGGTVLTKMYPRGNHWAVGHLMGKKSTG ESSSVSERGSLKQQLREYIRWEEAARNLLGLIEAKENRNHQPPQPKALGNQQPSWDSED SSNFKDVGSKGK corresponding to amino acids 1-127 of GRP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-127 of HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DSLLQVLNVKEGTPS (SEQ ID NO: 1125) corresponding to amino acids 128-142 of HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DSLLQVLNVKEGTPS (SEQ ID NO: 1125) in HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAGSPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVR (SEQ ID NO: 1126) corresponding to amino acids 1-110 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHV RPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ corresponding to amino acids 1-112 of Q8IXM0 (SEQ ID NO: 968), which also corresponds to amino acids 111-222 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAGSPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVR (SEQ ID NO: 1126) of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAG corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLL RGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQ CHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ (SEQ ID NO: 1127) corresponding to amino acids 84-222 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLL RGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQ CHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ (SEQ ID NO: 1127) in R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAG corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLL RGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQ CHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ (SEQ ID NO: 1127) corresponding to amino acids 84-222 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLL RGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQ CHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ (SEQ ID NO: 1127) in R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAG corresponding to amino acids 24-106 of BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLL RGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQ CHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ (SEQ ID NO: 1127) corresponding to amino acids 84-222 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLL RGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQ CHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ (SEQ ID NO: 1127) in R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAG corresponding to amino acids 1-64 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-64 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAG corresponding to amino acids 1-64 of Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-64 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) corresponding to amino acids 1-5 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to IAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEVMEQSAG corresponding to amino acids 22-80 of BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972), which also corresponds to amino acids 6-64 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAG corresponding to amino acids 24-87 of BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-64 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSA corresponding to amino acids 1-63 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DTKRTNTLLFEMRHFAKQLTT (SEQ ID NO: 1130) corresponding to amino acids 64-84 of R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DTKRTNTLLFEMRHFAKQLTT (SEQ ID NO: 1130) in R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSA corresponding to amino acids 1-63 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSA corresponding to amino acids 1-63 of Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA1_P10(SEQ ID NO:146).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) corresponding to amino acids 1-5 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to IAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEVMEQSA corresponding to amino acids 22-79 of BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972), which also corresponds to amino acids 6-63 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSA corresponding to amino acids 24-86 of BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MMAGMKIQLVCMLLLAFSSWSLCSDSEEEMKALEADFLTNMHTSKISKAHVPSWKMT LLNVCSLVNNLNSPAEETGEVHEEELVARRKLPTALDGFSLEAMLTIYQLHKICHSRAF QHWE corresponding to amino acids 1-120 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-120 of D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence ARWLTPVIPALWEAETGGSRGQEMETIPANT (SEQ ID NO: 1141) corresponding to amino acids 121-151 of D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to LIQEDILDTGNDKNGKEEVIKRKIPYILKRQLYENKPRRPYILKRDSYYY corresponding to amino acids 121-170 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 152-201 of D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for ARWLTPVIPALWEAETGGSRGQEMETIPANT (SEQ ID NO: 1141), corresponding to D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MMAGMKIQLVCMLLLAFSSWSLC corresponding to amino acids 1-23 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-23 of D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to SEEEMKALEADFLTNMHTSKISKAHVPSWKMTLLNVCSLVNNLNSPAEETGEVHEEEL VARRKLPTALDGFSLEAMLTIYQLHKICHSRAFQHWELIQEDILDTGNDKNGKEEVIKR KIPYILKRQLYENKPRRPYILKRDSYYY corresponding to amino acids 26-170 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 24-168 of D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise CS, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 23−x to 24; and ending at any of amino acid numbers+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MMAGMKIQLVCMLLLAFSSWSLCSDSEEEMKALEADFLTNMHTSK corresponding to amino acids 1-45 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-45 of D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to LIQEDILDTGNDKNGKEEVIKRKIPYILKRQLYENKPRRPYILKRDSYYY corresponding to amino acids 121-170 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 46-95 of D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KL, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 45−x to 46; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 46+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H53393_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRTYRYFLLLFWVGQPYPTLSTPLSKRTSGFPAKKRALELSGNSKNELNRSKRSWMWN QFFLLEEYTGSDYQYVGKLHSDQDRGDGSLKYILSGDGAGDLFIINENTGDIQATKRLD REEKPVYILRAQAINRRTGRPVEPESEFIIKIHDINDNEPIFTKEVYTATVPEMSDVGTFVV QVTATDADDPTYGNSAKVVYSILQGQPYFSVESETGIIKTALLNMDRENREQYQVVIQA KDMGGQMGGLSGTTTVNITLTDVNDNPPRFPQSTYQFKTPESSPPGTPIGRIKASDADV GENAEIEYSITDGEGLDMFDVITDQETQEGIITVKKLLDFEKKKVYTLKVEASNPYVEPR FLYLGPFKDSATVRIVVEDVDEPPVFSKLAYILQIREDAQINTTIGSVTAQDPDAARNPV KYSVDRHTDMDRIFNIDSGNGSIFTSKLLDRETLLWHNITVIATEINNPKQSSRVPLYIKV LDVNDNAPEFAEFYETFVCEKAKADQLIQTLHAVDKDDPYSGHQFSFSLAPEAASGSNF TIQDNK corresponding to amino acids 1-543 of CAD6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-543 of H53393_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GK corresponding to amino acids 544-545 of H53393_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRTYRYFLLLFWVGQPYPTLSTPLSKRTSGFPAKKRALELSGNSKNELNRSKRSWMWN QFFLLEEYTGSDYQYVGKLHSDQDRGDGSLKYILSGDGAGDLFIINENTGDIQATKRLD REEKPVYILRAQAINRRTGRPVEPESEFIIKIHDINDNEPIFTKEVYTATVPEMSDVGTFVV QVTATDADDPTYGNSAKVVYSILQGQPYFSVESETGIIKTALLNMDRENREQYQVVIQA KDMGGQMGGLSGTTTVNITLTDVNDNPPRFPQSTYQFKTPESSPPGTPIGRIKASDADV GENAEIEYSITDGEGLDMFDVITDQETQEGIITVKKLLDFEKKKVYTLKVEASNPYVEPR FLYLGPFKDSATVRIVVEDVDEPPVFSKLAYILQIREDAQINTTIGSVTAQDPDAARNPV KYSVDRHTDMDRIFNIDSGNGSIFTSKLLDRETLLWHNITVIATEINNPKQSSRVPLYIKV LDVNDNAPEFAEFYETFVCEKAKADQ corresponding to amino acids 1-504 of CAD6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-504 of H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RFGFSLS (SEQ ID NO: 1133) corresponding to amino acids 505-511 of H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RFGFSLS (SEQ ID NO: 1133) in H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRTYRYFLLLFWVGQPYPTLSTPLSKRTSGFPAKKRALELSGNSKNELNRSKRSWMWN QFFLLEEYTGSDYQYVGKLHSDQDRGDGSLKYILSGDGAGDLFIINENTGDIQATKRLD REEKPVYILRAQAINRRTGRPVEPESEFIIKIHDINDNEPIFTKEVYTATVPEMSDVGTFVV QVTATDADDPTYGNSAKVVYSILQGQPYFSVESETGIIKTALLNMDRENREQYQVVIQA KDMGGQMGGLSGTTTVNITLTDVNDNPPRFPQSTYQFKTPESSPPGTPIGRIKASDADV GENAEIEYSITDGEGLDMFDVITDQETQEGIITVKK corresponding to amino acids 1-333 of CAD6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-333 of H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VMPLLKHHTE (SEQ ID NO: 1134) corresponding to amino acids 334-343 of H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VMPLLKHHTE (SEQ ID NO: 1134) in H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALPTARPLLGSCGTPALGSLLFLLFSLGWVQPSRTLAGETGQEAAPLDGVLANPPNISS LSPRQLLGFPCAEVSGLSTERVRELAVALAQKNVKLSTEQLRCLAHRLSEPPEDLDALP LDLLLFLNPDAFSGPQACTRFFSRITKANVDLLPRGAPERQRLLPAALACWGVRGSLLS EADVRALGGLACDLPGRFVAESAEVLLPRLVSCPGPLDQDQQEAARAALQGGGPPYGP PSTWSVSTMDALRGLLPVLGQPIIRSIPQGIVAAWRQRSSRDPSWRQPERTILRPRFRRE VEKTACPSGKKAREIDESLIFYKKWELEACVDAALLATQMDRVNAIPFTYEQLDVLKH KLDELYPQGYPESVIQHLGYLFLKMSPEDIRKWNVTSLETLKALLEVNKGHEMSPQVA TLIDRFVKGRGQLDKDTLDTLTAFYPGYLCSLSPEELSSVPPSSIW corresponding to amino acids 1-458 of Q14859 (SEQ ID NO: 985), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-458 of HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALPTARPLLGSCGTPALGSLLFLLFSLGWVQPSRTLAGETGQ corresponding to amino acids 1-43 of Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-43 of HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence E corresponding to amino acids 44-44 of HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to AAPLDGVLANPPNISSLSPRQLLGFPCAEVSGLSTERVRELAVALAQKNVKLSTEQLRC LAHRLSEPPEDLDALPLDLLLFLNPDAFSGPQACTRFFSRITKANVDLLPRGAPERQRLL PAALACWGVRGSLLSEADVRALGGLACDLPGRFVAESAEVLLPRLVSCPGPLDQDQQE AARAALQGGGPPYGPPSTWSVSTMDALRGLLPVLGQPIIRSIPQGIVAAWRQRSSRDPS WRQPERTILRPRFRREVEKTACPSGKKAREIDESLIFYKKWELEACVDAALLATQMDRV NAIPFTYEQLDVLKHKLDELYPQGYPESVIQHLGYLFLKMSPEDIRKWNVTSLETLKAL LEVNKGHEMSPQVATLIDRFVKGRGQLDKDTLDTLTAFYPGYLCSLSPEELSSVPPSSIW corresponding to amino acids 44-457 of Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986), which also corresponds to amino acids 45-458 of HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for E, corresponding to HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWD VKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQ EGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFPEDEL MTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGNMAG NFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNES corresponding to amino acids 67-341 of Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-275 of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCD DLTRLWMNVEKTISCTDHRYCQRKSYSLQVPSDILHLPVELHDFSWKLLVPKDRLSLVL VPAQKLQQHTHEKPCNTSFSYLVASAIPSQDLYFGSFCPGGSIKQIQVKQNISVTLRTFAP SFQQEASRQGLTVSFIPYFKEEGVFTVTPDTKSKVYLRTPNWDRGLPSLTSVSWNISVPR DQVACLTFFKERSGVVCQTGRAFMIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISN CSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGP AVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVD TYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDT DIPLLNTQEPMEPAE (SEQ ID NO: 1135) corresponding to amino acids 276-770 of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCD DLTRLWMNVEKTISCTDHRYCQRKSYSLQVPSDILHLPVELHDFSWKLLVPKDRLSLVL VPAQKLQQHTHEKPCNTSFSYLVASAIPSQDLYFGSFCPGGSIKQIQVKQNISVTLRTFAP SFQQEASRQGLTVSFIPYFKEEGVFTVTPDTKSKVYLRTPNWDRGLPSLTSVSWNISVPR DQVACLTFFKERSGVVCQTGRAFMIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISN CSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGP AVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVD TYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDT DIPLLNTQEPMEPAE (SEQ ID NO: 1135) in M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWD VKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQ EGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFPEDEL MTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGNMAG NFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNESNKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQ SRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTISCTDHRYCQR KSYSLQVPSDILHLPVELHDFSWKLLVPKDRLSLVLVPAQKLQQHTHEKPCNTSFSYLV ASAIPSQDLYFGSFCPGGSIKQIQVKQNISVTLRTFAPSFQQEASRQGLTVSFIPYFKEEGV FTVTPDTKSKVYLRTPNWDRGLPSLTSVSWNISVPRDQVACLTFFKERSGVVCQTGRAF MIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDL TVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPAVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKG RKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAP TAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE (SEQ ID NO: 1135) corresponding to amino acids 67-836 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-770 of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPTLLAKPCYIVIS KRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNR TFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSR IKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFP EDELMTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGN MAGNFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNES corresponding to amino acids 1-341 of Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-341 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCD DLTRLWMNVEKTISTPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLT PVIPALWEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW (SEQ ID NO: 1136) corresponding to amino acids 342-487 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCD DLTRLWMNVEKTISTPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLT PVIPALWEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW (SEQ ID NO: 1136) in M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPTLLAKPCYIVIS KRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNR TFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSR IKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFP EDELMTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGN MAGNFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNESNKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRP VKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTIS corresponding to amino acids 1-416 of Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-416 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGS LEVRSSRPAWPTW corresponding to amino acids 417-487 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGS LEVRSSRPAWPTW in M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPTLLAKPCYIVIS KRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNR TFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSR IKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFP EDELMTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGN MAGNFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNESNKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRP VKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTIS corresponding to amino acids 1-416 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-416 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGS LEVRSSRPAWPTW corresponding to amino acids 417-487 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGS LEVRSSRPAWPTW in M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDL TVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPAVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKG RKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAP TAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE corresponding to amino acids 606-836 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-231 of M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDL TVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPAVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKG RKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAP TAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE corresponding to amino acids 419-649 of Q9H8C2 (SEQ ID NO: 990), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-231 of M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPTLLAKPCYIVIS KRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNR TFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSR IKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKR corresponding to amino acids 1-219 of Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-219 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) corresponding to amino acids 220-238 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) in M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPTLLAKPCYIVIS KRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNR TFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSR IKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKR corresponding to amino acids 1-219 of Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-219 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) corresponding to amino acids 220-238 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) in M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPTLLAKPCYIVIS KRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNR TFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSR IKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKR corresponding to amino acids 1-219 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-219 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) corresponding to amino acids 220-238 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) in M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPECQSDWQCP GKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNPTRRKPGKCPVTYGQCLMLNPPNFCEMDGQCKRDLK CCMGMCGKSCVSPVK corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GKQGMRAH (SEQ ID NO: 1138) corresponding to amino acids 132-139 of Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GKQGMRAH (SEQ ID NO: 1138) in Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPECQSDWQCP GKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNPTRRKPGKCPVTYGQCLMLNPPNFCEMDGQCKRDLK CCMGMCGKSCVSPVK corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GEKRHHKQLRDQEVDPLEMRRHSAG (SEQ ID NO: 1139) corresponding to amino acids 132-156 of Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GEKRHHKQLRDQEVDPLEMRRHSAG (SEQ ID NO: 1139) in Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPECQSDWQCP GKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNP corresponding to amino acids 1-81 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-81 of Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RGSLGSAQ (SEQ ID NO: 1140) corresponding to amino acids 82-89 of Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RGSLGSAQ (SEQ ID NO: 1140) in Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPECQSDWQCP GKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNPT corresponding to amino acids 1-82 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-82 of Z25299_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276).


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an antibody capable of specifically binding to an epitope of an amino acid sequence as described herein.


Optionally the amino acid sequence corresponds to a bridge, edge portion, tail, head or insertion as described herein.


Optionally the antibody is capable of differentiating between a splice variant having said epitope and a corresponding known protein.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a kit for detecting ovarian cancer, comprising a kit detecting overexpression of a splice variant as described herein.


Optionally the kit comprises a NAT-based technology.


Optionally the kit further comprises at least one primer pair capable of selectively hybridizing to a nucleic acid sequence as described herein.


Optionally the kit further comprises at least one oligonucleotide capable of selectively hybridizing to a nucleic acid sequence as described herein.


Optionally the kit comprises an antibody as described herein.


Optionally the kit further comprises at least one reagent for performing an ELISA or a Western blot.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method for detecting ovarian cancer, comprising detecting overexpression of a splice variant as described herein.


Optionally detecting overexpression is performed with a NAT-based technology.


Optionally detecting overexpression is performed with an immunoassay.


Optionally the immunoassay comprises an antibody as described herein.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a biomarker capable of detecting ovarian cancer, comprising any of the above nucleic acid sequences or a fragment thereof, or any of the above amino acid sequences or a fragment thereof.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method for screening for ovarian cancer, comprising detecting ovarian cancer cells with a biomarker or an antibody or a method or assay as described herein.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method for diagnosing ovarian cancer, comprising detecting ovarian cancer cells with a biomarker or an antibody or a method or assay as described herein.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method for monitoring disease progression and/or treatment efficacy and/or relapse of ovarian cancer, comprising detecting ovarian cancer cells with a biomarker or an antibody or a method or assay as described herein.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method of selecting a therapy for ovarian cancer, comprising detecting ovarian cancer cells with a biomarker or an antibody or a method or assay as described herein and selecting a therapy according to said detection.


According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, preferably any of the above nucleic acid and/or amino acid sequences further comprises any sequence having at least about 70%, preferably at least about 80%, more preferably at least about 90%, most preferably at least about 95% homology thereto.


Unless otherwise noted, all experimental data relates to variants of the present invention, named according to the segment being tested (as expression was tested through RT-PCR as described).


All nucleic acid sequences and/or amino acid sequences shown herein as embodiments of the present invention relate to their isolated form, as isolated polynucleotides (including for all transcripts), oligonucleotides (including for all segments, amplicons and primers), peptides (including for all tails, bridges, insertions or heads, optionally including other antibody epitopes as described herein) and/or polypeptides (including for all proteins). It should be noted that oligonucleotide and polynucleotide, or peptide and polypeptide, may optionally be used interchangeably.





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FIG. 1 is schematic summary of cancer biomarkers selection engine and the wet validation stages.



FIG. 2. Schematic illustration, depicting grouping of transcripts of a given cluster based on presence or absence of unique sequence regions.



FIG. 3 is schematic summary of quantitative real-time PCR analysis.



FIG. 4 is schematic presentation of the oligonucleotide based microarray fabrication.



FIG. 5 is schematic summary of the oligonucleotide based microarray experimental flow.



FIG. 6 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression for.



FIG. 7 shows expression of segment8 in H61775 in cancerous vs. non-cancerous tissues.



FIG. 8 shows expression of segment8 in H61775 in normal tissues.



FIG. 9 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 10 is a histogram showing over expression of T10888junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO:962) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples.



FIG. 11 is a histogram showing expression of T10888junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO:962) transcripts in normal tissues.



FIG. 12 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 13 is a histogram showing over expression of HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7 (SEQ ID NO:967) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples.



FIG. 14 is a histogram showing expression of HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7 (SEQ ID NO:967) transcripts in normal tissues.



FIG. 15 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 16 is a histogram showing over expression of R11723 seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal PM samples.



FIG. 17 is a histogram showing expression of R11723 seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975) transcripts in normal tissue samples.



FIG. 18 is a histogram showing over expression of R11723 junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples.



FIG. 19 is a histogram showing expression of R11723 junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978) transcripts in normal tissue samples.



FIG. 20 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 21 is a histogram showing over expression of H53393 seg13 (SEQ ID NO:981) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples.



FIG. 22 is a histogram showing over expression of H53393 junc21-22 (SEQ ID NO:984) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples.



FIG. 23 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 24 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 25 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 26 is a histogram showing over expression of Z25299 junc13-14-21 (SEQ ID NO:993) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples.



FIGS. 27A and 27B are histograms showing over expression of Z25299 seg20 (SEQ ID NO:996) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples (27A) or in normal tissues (27B).



FIGS. 28A and 28B are histograms showing over expression of Z25299 seg23 (SEQ ID NO:999) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples (28A) or in normal tissues (28B).



FIG. 29 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 30 is a histogram showing down regulation of T39971 junc23-33R (SEQ ID NO: 1003) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples.



FIG. 31 is a histogram showing expression of T39971 junc23-33R (SEQ ID NO:1003) transcripts in normal tissues.



FIG. 32 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIGS. 33A and 33B are histograms showing down regulation of Z44808 junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples (33A) or expression in normal tissues (33B).



FIG. 34 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 35 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 36 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 37 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 38 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 39 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 40 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 41 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 42 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.



FIG. 43 is a histogram showing differential expression of a variety of transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples.



FIG. 44 shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression.





DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention is of novel markers for ovarian cancer that are both sensitive and accurate. Biomolecular sequences (amino acid and/or nucleic acid sequences) uncovered using the methodology of the present invention and described herein can be efficiently utilized as tissue or pathological markers and/or as drugs or drug targets for treating or preventing a disease.


Furthermore, at least certain of these markers are able to distinguish between various types of ovarian cancer, such as Ovarian epithelial tumors (serous, mucinous, endometroid, clear cell, and Brenner tumor), ovarian germ-cell tumors, (teratoma, dysgerminoma, endodermal sinus tumor, and embryonal carcinoma) and ovarian stromal tumors (originating from granulosa, theca, Sertoli, Leydig, and collagen-producing stromal cells), alone or in combination. These markers are differentially expressed, and preferably overexpressed in ovarian cancer specifically, as opposed to normal ovarian tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis of ovarian cancer. The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, show a high degree of differential detection between ovarian cancer and non-cancerous states.


The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, can be used for prognosis, prediction, screening, early diagnosis, staging, therapy selection and treatment monitoring of ovarian cancer. For example, optionally and preferably, these markers may be used for staging ovarian cancer and/or monitoring the progression of the disease. Furthermore, the markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, can be used for detection of the source of metastasis found in anatomical places other thenovary. Also, one or more of the markers may optionally be used in combination with one or more other ovarian cancer markers (other than those described herein). According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, such a combination may be used to differentiate between various types of ovarian cancer, such as Ovarian epithelial tumors (serous, mucinous, endometroid, clear cell, and Brenner tumor), ovarian germ-cell tumors, (teratoma, dysgerminoma, endodermal sinus tumor, and embryonal carcinoma) and ovarian stromal tumors (originating from either granulosa, theca, Sertoli, Leydig, and collagen-producing stromal cells).


These markers are specifically released to the bloodstream under conditions of ovarian cancer (or one of the above indicative conditions), and/or are otherwise expressed at a much higher level and/or specifically expressed in ovarian cancer tissue or cells, and/or tissue or cells under one of the above indicative conditions. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis of ovarian cancer and/or a condition that it is indicative of a higher risk for ovarian cancer.


The present invention therefore also relates to diagnostic assays for ovarian cancer, and methods of use of such markers for detection of ovarian cancer, optionally and preferably in a sample taken from a subject (patient), which is more preferably some type of blood sample.


In another embodiment, the present invention relates to bridges, tails, heads and/or insertions, and/or analogs, homologs and derivatives of such peptides. Such bridges, tails, heads and/or insertions are described in greater detail below with regard to the Examples.


As used herein a “tail” refers to a peptide sequence at the end of an amino acid sequence that is unique to a splice variant according to the present invention. Therefore, a splice variant having such a tail may optionally be considered as a chimera, in that at least a first portion of the splice variant is typically highly homologous (often 100% identical) to a portion of the corresponding known protein, while at least a second portion of the variant comprises the tail.


As used herein a “head” refers to a peptide sequence at the beginning of an amino acid sequence that is unique to a splice variant according to the present invention. Therefore, a splice variant having such a head may optionally be considered as a chimera, in that at least a first portion of the splice variant comprises the head, while at least a second portion is typically highly homologous (often 100% identical) to a portion of the corresponding known protein.


As used herein “an edge portion” refers to a connection between two portions of a splice variant according to the present invention that were not joined in the wild type or known protein. An edge may optionally arise due to a join between the above “known protein” portion of a variant and the tail, for example, and/or may occur if an internal portion of the wild type sequence is no longer present, such that two portions of the sequence are now contiguous in the splice variant that were not contiguous in the known protein. A “bridge” may optionally be an edge portion as described above, but may also include a join between a head and a “known protein” portion of a variant, or a join between a tail and a “known protein” portion of a variant, or a join between an insertion and a “known protein” portion of a variant.


Optionally and preferably, a bridge between a tail or a head or a unique insertion, and a “known protein” portion of a variant, comprises at least about 10 amino acids, more preferably at least about 20 amino acids, most preferably at least about 30 amino acids, and even more preferably at least about 40 amino acids, in which at least one amino acid is from the tail/head/insertion and at least one amino acid is from the “known protein” portion of a variant. Also optionally, the bridge may comprise any number of amino acids from about 10 to about 40 amino acids (for example, 10, 11, 12, 13 . . . 37, 38, 39, 40 amino acids in length, or any number in between).


It should be noted that a bridge cannot be extended beyond the length of the sequence in either direction, and it should be assumed that every bridge description is to be read in such manner that the bridge length does not extend beyond the sequence itself.


Furthermore, bridges are described with regard to a sliding window in certain contexts below. For example, certain descriptions of the bridges feature the following format: a bridge between two edges (in which a portion of the known protein is not present in the variant) may optionally be described as follows: a bridge portion of CONTIG-NAME_P1 (representing the name of the protein), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise XX (2 amino acids in the center of the bridge, one from each end of the edge), having a structure as follows (numbering according to the sequence of CONTIG-NAME_P1): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 49−x to 49 (for example); and ending at any of amino acid numbers 50+((n−2)−x) (for example), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. In this example, it should also be read as including bridges in which n is any number of amino acids between 10-50 amino acids in length. Furthermore, the bridge polypeptide cannot extend beyond the sequence, so it should be read such that 49−x (for example) is not less than 1, nor 50+((n−2)−x) (for example) greater than the total sequence length.


In another embodiment, this invention provides antibodies specifically recognizing the splice variants and polypeptide fragments thereof of this invention. Preferably such antibodies differentially recognize splice variants of the present invention but do not recognize a corresponding known protein (such known proteins are discussed with regard to their splice variants in the Examples below).


In another embodiment, this invention provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding for a splice variant according to the present invention, having a nucleotide sequence as set forth in any one of the sequences listed herein, or a sequence complementary thereto. In another embodiment, this invention provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule, having a nucleotide sequence as set forth in any one of the sequences listed herein, or a sequence complementary thereto. In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligonucleotide of at least about 12 nucleotides, specifically hybridizable with the nucleic acid molecules of this invention. In another embodiment, this invention provides vectors, cells, liposomes and compositions comprising the isolated nucleic acids of this invention.


In another embodiment, this invention provides a method for detecting a splice variant according to the present invention in a biological sample, comprising: contacting a biological sample with an antibody specifically recognizing a splice variant according to the present invention under conditions whereby the antibody specifically interacts with the splice variant in the biological sample but do not recognize known corresponding proteins (wherein the known protein is discussed with regard to its splice variant(s) in the Examples below), and detecting said interaction; wherein the presence of an interaction correlates with the presence of a splice variant in the biological sample.


In another embodiment, this invention provides a method for detecting a splice variant nucleic acid sequences in a biological sample, comprising: hybridizing the isolated nucleic acid molecules or oligonucleotide fragments of at least about a minimum length to a nucleic acid material of a biological sample and detecting a hybridization complex; wherein the presence of a hybridization complex correlates with the presence of a splice variant nucleic acid sequence in the biological sample.


According to the present invention, the splice variants described herein are non-limiting examples of markers for diagnosing ovarian cancer. Each splice variant marker of the present invention can be used alone or in combination, for various uses, including but not limited to, prognosis, prediction, screening, early diagnosis, determination of progression, therapy selection and treatment monitoring of ovarian cancer.


According to optional but preferred embodiments of the present invention, any marker according to the present invention may optionally be used alone or combination. Such a combination may optionally comprise a plurality of markers described herein, optionally including any subcombination of markers, and/or a combination featuring at least one other marker, for example a known marker. Furthermore, such a combination may optionally and preferably be used as described above with regard to determining a ratio between a quantitative or semi-quantitative measurement of any marker described herein to any other marker described herein, and/or any other known marker, and/or any other marker. With regard to such a ratio between any marker described herein (or a combination thereof) and a known marker, more preferably the known marker comprises the “known protein” as described in greater detail below with regard to each cluster or gene.


According to other preferred embodiments of the present invention, a splice variant protein or a fragment thereof, or a splice variant nucleic acid sequence or a fragment thereof, may be featured as a biomarker for detecting ovarian cancer and/or an indicative condition, such that a biomarker may optionally comprise any of the above.


According to still other preferred embodiments, the present invention optionally and preferably encompasses any amino acid sequence or fragment thereof encoded by a nucleic acid sequence corresponding to a splice variant protein as described herein. Any oligopeptide or peptide relating to such an amino acid sequence or fragment thereof may optionally also (additionally or alternatively) be used as a biomarker, including but not limited to the unique amino acid sequences of these proteins that are depicted as tails, heads, insertions, edges or bridges. The present invention also optionally encompasses antibodies capable of recognizing, and/or being elicited by, such oligopeptides or peptides.


The present invention also optionally and preferably encompasses any nucleic acid sequence or fragment thereof, or amino acid sequence or fragment thereof, corresponding to a splice variant of the present invention as described above, optionally for any application.


Non-limiting examples of methods or assays are described below.


The present invention also relates to kits based upon such diagnostic methods or assays.


Nucleic Acid Sequences and Oligonucleotides


Various embodiments of the present invention encompass nucleic acid sequences described hereinabove; fragments thereof, sequences hybridizable therewith, sequences homologous thereto, sequences encoding similar polypeptides with different codon usage, altered sequences characterized by mutations, such as deletion, insertion or substitution of one or more nucleotides, either naturally occurring or artificially induced, either randomly or in a targeted fashion.


The present invention encompasses nucleic acid sequences described herein; fragments thereof, sequences hybridizable therewith, sequences homologous thereto [e.g., at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 95% or more say 100% identical to the nucleic acid sequences set forth below], sequences encoding similar polypeptides with different codon usage, altered sequences characterized by mutations, such as deletion, insertion or substitution of one or more nucleotides, either naturally occurring or man induced, either randomly or in a targeted fashion. The present invention also encompasses homologous nucleic acid sequences (i.e., which form a part of a polynucleotide sequence of the present invention) which include sequence regions unique to the polynucleotides of the present invention.


In cases where the polynucleotide sequences of the present invention encode previously unidentified polypeptides, the present invention also encompasses novel polypeptides or portions thereof, which are encoded by the isolated polynucleotide and respective nucleic acid fragments thereof described hereinabove.


A “nucleic acid fragment” or an “oligonucleotide” or a “polynucleotide” are used herein interchangeably to refer to a polymer of nucleic acids. A polynucleotide sequence of the present invention refers to a single or double stranded nucleic acid sequences which is isolated and provided in the form of an RNA sequence, a complementary polynucleotide sequence (cDNA), a genomic polynucleotide sequence and/or a composite polynucleotide sequences (e.g., a combination of the above).


As used herein the phrase “complementary polynucleotide sequence” refers to a sequence, which results from reverse transcription of messenger RNA using a reverse transcriptase or any other RNA dependent DNA polymerase. Such a sequence can be subsequently amplified in vivo or in vitro using a DNA dependent DNA polymerase.


As used herein the phrase “genomic polynucleotide sequence” refers to a sequence derived (isolated) from a chromosome and thus it represents a contiguous portion of a chromosome.


As used herein the phrase “composite polynucleotide sequence” refers to a sequence, which is composed of genomic and cDNA sequences. A composite sequence can include some exonal sequences required to encode the polypeptide of the present invention, as well as some intronic sequences interposing therebetween. The intronic sequences can be of any source, including of other genes, and typically will include conserved splicing signal sequences. Such intronic sequences may further include cis acting expression regulatory elements.


Preferred embodiments of the present invention encompass oligonucleotide probes.


An example of an oligonucleotide probe which can be utilized by the present invention is a single stranded polynucleotide which includes a sequence complementary to the unique sequence region of any variant according to the present invention, including but not limited to a nucleotide sequence coding for an amino sequence of a bridge, tail, head and/or insertion according to the present invention, and/or the equivalent portions of any nucleotide sequence given herein (including but not limited to a nucleotide sequence of a node, segment or amplicon described herein).


Alternatively, an oligonucleotide probe of the present invention can be designed to hybridize with a nucleic acid sequence encompassed by any of the above nucleic acid sequences, particularly the portions specified above, including but not limited to a nucleotide sequence coding for an amino sequence of a bridge, tail, head and/or insertion according to the present invention, and/or the equivalent portions of any nucleotide sequence given herein (including but not limited to a nucleotide sequence of a node, segment or amplicon described herein).


Oligonucleotides designed according to the teachings of the present invention can be generated according to any oligonucleotide synthesis method known in the art such as enzymatic synthesis or solid phase synthesis. Equipment and reagents for executing solid-phase synthesis are commercially available from, for example, Applied Biosystems. Any other means for such synthesis may also be employed; the actual synthesis of the oligonucleotides is well within the capabilities of one skilled in the art and can be accomplished via established methodologies as detailed in, for example, “Molecular Cloning: A laboratory Manual” Sambrook et al., (1989); “Current Protocols in Molecular Biology” Volumes I-III Ausubel, R. M., ed. (1994); Ausubel et al., “Current Protocols in Molecular Biology”, John Wiley and Sons, Baltimore, Md. (1989); Perbal, “A Practical Guide to Molecular Cloning”, John Wiley & Sons, New York (1988) and “Oligonucleotide Synthesis” Gait, M. J., ed. (1984) utilizing solid phase chemistry, e.g. cyanoethyl phosphoramidite followed by deprotection, desalting and purification by for example, an automated trityl-on method or HPLC.


Oligonucleotides used according to this aspect of the present invention are those having a length selected from a range of about 10 to about 200 bases preferably about 15 to about 150 bases, more preferably about 20 to about 100 bases, most preferably about 20 to about 50 bases. Preferably, the oligonucleotide of the present invention features at least 17, at least 18, at least 19, at least 20, at least 22, at least 25, at least 30 or at least 40, bases specifically hybridizable with the biomarkers of the present invention.


The oligonucleotides of the present invention may comprise heterocylic nucleosides consisting of purines and the pyrimidines bases, bonded in a 3′ to 5′ phosphodiester linkage.


Preferably used oligonucleotides are those modified at one or more of the backbone, internucleoside linkages or bases, as is broadly described hereinunder.


Specific examples of preferred oligonucleotides useful according to this aspect of the present invention include oligonucleotides containing modified backbones or non-natural internucleoside linkages. Oligonucleotides having modified backbones include those that retain a phosphorus atom in the backbone, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,469,863; 4,476,301; 5,023,243; 5,177,196; 5,188,897; 5,264,423; 5,276,019; 5,278,302; 5,286,717; 5,321,131; 5,399,676; 5,405,939; 5,453,496; 5,455,233; 5,466,677; 5,476,925; 5,519,126; 5,536,821; 5,541,306; 5,550,111; 5,563,253; 5,571,799; 5,587,361; and 5,625,050.


Preferred modified oligonucleotide backbones include, for example, phosphorothioates, chiral phosphorothioates, phosphorodithioates, phosphotriesters, aminoalkyl phosphotriesters, methyl and other alkyl phosphonates including 3′-alkylene phosphonates and chiral phosphonates, phosphinates, phosphoramidates including 3′-amino phosphoramidate and aminoalkylphosphoramidates, thionophosphoramidates, thionoalkylphosphonates, thionoalkylphosphotriesters, and boranophosphates having normal 3′-5′ linkages, 2′-5′ linked analogs of these, and those having inverted polarity wherein the adjacent pairs of nucleoside units are linked 3′-5′ to 5′-3′ or 2′-5′ to 5′-2′. Various salts, mixed salts and free acid forms can also be used.


Alternatively, modified oligonucleotide backbones that do not include a phosphorus atom therein have backbones that are formed by short chain alkyl or cycloalkyl internucleoside linkages, mixed heteroatom and alkyl or cycloalkyl internucleoside linkages, or one or more short chain heteroatomic or heterocyclic internucleoside linkages. These include those having morpholino linkages (formed in part from the sugar portion of a nucleoside); siloxane backbones; sulfide, sulfoxide and sulfone backbones; formacetyl and thioformacetyl backbones; methylene formacetyl and thioformacetyl backbones; alkene containing backbones; sulfamate backbones; methyleneimino and methylenehydrazino backbones; sulfonate and sulfonamide backbones; amide backbones; and others having mixed N, O, S and CH2 component parts, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,034,506; 5,166,315; 5,185,444; 5,214,134; 5,216,141; 5,235,033; 5,264,562; 5,264,564; 5,405,938; 5,434,257; 5,466,677; 5,470,967; 5,489,677; 5,541,307; 5,561,225; 5,596,086; 5,602,240; 5,610,289; 5,602,240; 5,608,046; 5,610,289; 5,618,704; 5,623,070; 5,663,312; 5,633,360; 5,677,437; and 5,677,439.


Other oligonucleotides which can be used according to the present invention, are those modified in both sugar and the internucleoside linkage, i.e., the backbone, of the nucleotide units are replaced with novel groups. The base units are maintained for complementation with the appropriate polynucleotide target. An example for such an oligonucleotide mimetic, includes peptide nucleic acid (PNA). United States patents that teach the preparation of PNA compounds include, but are not limited to, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,539,082; 5,714,331; and 5,719,262, each of which is herein incorporated by reference. Other backbone modifications, which can be used in the present invention are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,303,374.


Oligonucleotides of the present invention may also include base modifications or substitutions. As used herein, “unmodified” or “natural” bases include the purine bases adenine (A) and guanine (G), and the pyrimidine bases thymine (T), cytosine (C) and uracil (U). Modified bases include but are not limited to other synthetic and natural bases such as 5-methylcytosine (5-me-C), 5-hydroxymethyl cytosine, xanthine, hypoxanthine, 2-aminoadenine, 6-methyl and other alkyl derivatives of adenine and guanine, 2-propyl and other alkyl derivatives of adenine and guanine, 2-thiouracil, 2-thiothymine and 2-thiocytosine, 5-halouracil and cytosine, 5-propynyl uracil and cytosine, 6-azo uracil, cytosine and thymine, 5-uracil (pseudouracil), 4-thiouracil, 8-halo, 8-amino, 8-thiol, 8-thioalkyl, 8-hydroxyl and other 8-substituted adenines and guanines, 5-halo particularly 5-bromo, 5-trifluoromethyl and other 5-substituted uracils and cytosines, 7-methylguanine and 7-methyladenine, 8-azaguanine and 8-azaadenine, 7-deazaguanine and 7-deazaadenine and 3-deazaguanine and 3-deazaadenine. Further bases particularly useful for increasing the binding affinity of the oligomeric compounds of the invention include 5-substituted pyrimidines, 6-azapyrimidines and N-2, N-6 and O-6 substituted purines, including 2-aminopropyladenine, 5-propynyluracil and 5-propynylcytosine. 5-methylcytosine substitutions have been shown to increase nucleic acid duplex stability by 0.6-1.2° C. and are presently preferred base substitutions, even more particularly when combined with 2′-O-methoxyethyl sugar modifications.


Another modification of the oligonucleotides of the invention involves chemically linking to the oligonucleotide one or more moieties or conjugates, which enhance the activity, cellular distribution or cellular uptake of the oligonucleotide. Such moieties include but are not limited to lipid moieties such as a cholesterol moiety, cholic acid, a thioether, e.g., hexyl-S-tritylthiol, a thiocholesterol, an aliphatic chain, e.g., dodecandiol or undecyl residues, a phospholipid, e.g., di-hexadecyl-rac-glycerol or triethylammonium 1,2-di-O-hexadecyl-rac-glycero-3-H-phosphonate, a polyamine or a polyethylene glycol chain, or adamantane acetic acid, a palmityl moiety, or an octadecylamine or hexylamino-carbonyl-oxycholesterol moiety, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,303,374.


It is not necessary for all positions in a given oligonucleotide molecule to be uniformly modified, and in fact more than one of the aforementioned modifications may be incorporated in a single compound or even at a single nucleoside within an oligonucleotide.


It will be appreciated that oligonucleotides of the present invention may include further modifications for more efficient use as diagnostic agents and/or to increase bioavailability, therapeutic efficacy and reduce cytotoxicity.


To enable cellular expression of the polynucleotides of the present invention, a nucleic acid construct according to the present invention may be used, which includes at least a coding region of one of the above nucleic acid sequences, and further includes at least one cis acting regulatory element. As used herein, the phrase “cis acting regulatory element” refers to a polynucleotide sequence, preferably a promoter, which binds a trans acting regulator and regulates the transcription of a coding sequence located downstream thereto.


Any suitable promoter sequence can be used by the nucleic acid construct of the present invention.


Preferably, the promoter utilized by the nucleic acid construct of the present invention is active in the specific cell population transformed. Examples of cell type-specific and/or tissue-specific promoters include promoters such as albumin that is liver specific, lymphoid specific promoters [Calame et al., (1988) Adv. Immunol. 43:235-275]; in particular promoters of T-cell receptors [Winoto et al., (1989) EMBO J. 8:729-733] and immunoglobulins; [Banerji et al. (1983) Cell 33729-740], neuron-specific promoters such as the neurofilament promoter [Byrne et al. (1989) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 86:5473-5477], pancreas-specific promoters [Edlunch et al. (1985) Science 230:912-916] or mammary gland-specific promoters such as the milk whey promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 4,873,316 and European Application Publication No. 264,166). The nucleic acid construct of the present invention can further include an enhancer, which can be adjacent or distant to the promoter sequence and can function in up regulating the transcription therefrom.


The nucleic acid construct of the present invention preferably further includes an appropriate selectable marker and/or an origin of replication. Preferably, the nucleic acid construct utilized is a shuttle vector, which can propagate both in E. coli (wherein the construct comprises an appropriate selectable marker and origin of replication) and be compatible for propagation in cells, or integration in a gene and a tissue of choice. The construct according to the present invention can be, for example, a plasmid, a bacmid, a phagemid, a cosmid, a phage, a virus or an artificial chromosome.


Examples of suitable constructs include, but are not limited to, pcDNA3, pcDNA3.1 (+/−), pGL3, PzeoSV2 (+/−), pDisplay, pEF/myc/cyto, pCMV/myc/cyto each of which is commercially available from Invitrogen Co. (invitrogen.com). Examples of retroviral vector and packaging systems are those sold by Clontech, San Diego, Calif., including Retro-X vectors pLNCX and pLXSN, which permit cloning into multiple cloning sites and the transgene is transcribed from CMV promoter. Vectors derived from Mo-MuLV are also included such as pBabe, where the transgene will be transcribed from the 5′LTR promoter.


Currently preferred in vivo nucleic acid transfer techniques include transfection with viral or non-viral constructs, such as adenovirus, lentivirus, Herpes simplex I virus, or adeno-associated virus (AAV) and lipid-based systems. Useful lipids for lipid-mediated transfer of the gene are, for example, DOTMA, DOPE, and DC-Chol [Tonkinson et al., Cancer Investigation, 14(1): 54-65 (1996)]. The most preferred constructs for use in gene therapy are viruses, most preferably adenoviruses, AAV, lentiviruses, or retroviruses. A viral construct such as a retroviral construct includes at least one transcriptional promoter/enhancer or locus-defining element(s), or other elements that control gene expression by other means such as alternate splicing, nuclear RNA export, or post-translational modification of messenger. Such vector constructs also include a packaging signal, long terminal repeats (LTRs) or portions thereof, and positive and negative strand primer binding sites appropriate to the virus used, unless it is already present in the viral construct. In addition, such a construct typically includes a signal sequence for secretion of the peptide from a host cell in which it is placed. Preferably the signal sequence for this purpose is a mammalian signal sequence or the signal sequence of the polypeptide variants of the present invention. Optionally, the construct may also include a signal that directs polyadenylation, as well as one or more restriction sites and a translation termination sequence. By way of example, such constructs will typically include a 5′ LTR, a tRNA binding site, a packaging signal, an origin of second-strand DNA synthesis, and a 3′ LTR or a portion thereof. Other vectors can be used that are non-viral, such as cationic lipids, polylysine, and dendrimers.


Hybridization Assays


Detection of a nucleic acid of interest in a biological sample may optionally be effected by hybridization-based assays using an oligonucleotide probe (non-limiting examples of probes according to the present invention were previously described).


Traditional hybridization assays include PCR, RT-PCR, Real-time PCR, RNase protection, in-situ hybridization, primer extension, Southern blots (DNA detection), dot or slot blots (DNA, RNA), and Northern blots (RNA detection) (NAT type assays are described in greater detail below). More recently, PNAs have been described (Nielsen et al. 1999, Current Opin. Biotechnol. 10:71-75). Other detection methods include kits containing probes on a dipstick setup and the like.


Hybridization based assays which allow the detection of a variant of interest (i.e., DNA or RNA) in a biological sample rely on the use of oligonucleotides which can be 10, 15, 20, or 30 to 100 nucleotides long preferably from 10 to 50, more preferably from 40 to 50 nucleotides long.


Thus, the isolated polynucleotides (oligonucleotides) of the present invention are preferably hybridizable with any of the herein described nucleic acid sequences under moderate to stringent hybridization conditions.


Moderate to stringent hybridization conditions are characterized by a hybridization solution such as containing 10% dextrane sulfate, 1 M NaCl, 1% SDS and 5×106 cpm 32P labeled probe, at 65° C., with a final wash solution of 0.2×SSC and 0.1% SDS and final wash at 65° C. and whereas moderate hybridization is effected using a hybridization solution containing 10% dextrane sulfate, 1 M NaCl, 1% SDS and 5×106 cpm 32P labeled probe, at 65° C., with a final wash solution of 1×SSC and 0.1% SDS and final wash at 50° C.


More generally, hybridization of short nucleic acids (below 200 bp in length, e.g. 17-40 bp in length) can be effected using the following exemplary hybridization protocols which can be modified according to the desired stringency; (i) hybridization solution of 6×SSC and 1% SDS or 3 M TMACI, 0.01 M sodium phosphate (pH 6.8), 1 mM EDTA (pH 7.6), 0.5% SDS, 100 μg/ml denatured salmon sperm DNA and 0.1% nonfat dried milk, hybridization temperature of 1-1.5° C. below the Tm, final wash solution of 3 M TMACI, 0.01 M sodium phosphate (pH 6.8), 1 mM EDTA (pH 7.6), 0.5% SDS at 1-1.5° C. below the Tm; (ii) hybridization solution of 6×SSC and 0.1% SDS or 3 M TMACI, 0.01 M sodium phosphate (pH 6.8), 1 mM EDTA (pH 7.6), 0.5% SDS, 100 μg/ml denatured salmon sperm DNA and 0.1% nonfat dried milk, hybridization temperature of 2-2.5° C. below the Tm, final wash solution of 3 M TMACI, 0.01 M sodium phosphate (pH 6.8), 1 mM EDTA (pH 7.6), 0.5% SDS at 1-1.5° C. below the Tm, final wash solution of 6×SSC, and final wash at 22° C.; (iii) hybridization solution of 6×SSC and 1% SDS or 3 M TMACI, 0.01 M sodium phosphate (pH 6.8), 1 mM EDTA (pH 7.6), 0.5% SDS, 100 μg/ml denatured salmon sperm DNA and 0.1% nonfat dried milk, hybridization temperature.


The detection of hybrid duplexes can be carried out by a number of methods. Typically, hybridization duplexes are separated from unhybridized nucleic acids and the labels bound to the duplexes are then detected. Such labels refer to radioactive, fluorescent, biological or enzymatic tags or labels of standard use in the art. A label can be conjugated to either the oligonucleotide probes or the nucleic acids derived from the biological sample.


Probes can be labeled according to numerous well known methods. Non-limiting examples of radioactive labels include 3H, 14C, 32P, and 35S. Non-limiting examples of detectable markers include ligands, fluorophores, chemiluminescent agents, enzymes, and antibodies. Other detectable markers for use with probes, which can enable an increase in sensitivity of the method of the invention, include biotin and radio-nucleotides. It will become evident to the person of ordinary skill that the choice of a particular label dictates the manner in which it is bound to the probe.


For example, oligonucleotides of the present invention can be labeled subsequent to synthesis, by incorporating biotinylated dNTPs or rNTP, or some similar means (e.g., photo-cross-linking a psoralen derivative of biotin to RNAs), followed by addition of labeled streptavidin (e.g., phycoerythrin-conjugated streptavidin) or the equivalent. Alternatively, when fluorescently-labeled oligonucleotide probes are used, fluorescein, lissamine, phycoerythrin, rhodamine (Perkin Elmer Cetus), Cy2, Cy3, Cy3.5, Cy5, Cy5.5, Cy7, FluorX (Amersham) and others [e.g., Kricka et al. (1992), Academic Press San Diego, Calif] can be attached to the oligonucleotides.


Those skilled in the art will appreciate that wash steps may be employed to wash away excess target DNA or probe as well as unbound conjugate. Further, standard heterogeneous assay formats are suitable for detecting the hybrids using the labels present on the oligonucleotide primers and probes.


It will be appreciated that a variety of controls may be usefully employed to improve accuracy of hybridization assays. For instance, samples may be hybridized to an irrelevant probe and treated with RNAse A prior to hybridization, to assess false hybridization.


Although the present invention is not specifically dependent on the use of a label for the detection of a particular nucleic acid sequence, such a label might be beneficial, by increasing the sensitivity of the detection. Furthermore, it enables automation. Probes can be labeled according to numerous well known methods.


As commonly known, radioactive nucleotides can be incorporated into probes of the invention by several methods. Non-limiting examples of radioactive labels include 3H, 14C, 32P, and 35S.


Those skilled in the art will appreciate that wash steps may be employed to wash away excess target DNA or probe as well as unbound conjugate. Further, standard heterogeneous assay formats are suitable for detecting the hybrids using the labels present on the oligonucleotide primers and probes.


It will be appreciated that a variety of controls may be usefully employed to improve accuracy of hybridization assays.


Probes of the invention can be utilized with naturally occurring sugar-phosphate backbones as well as modified backbones including phosphorothioates, dithionates, alkyl phosphonates and a-nucleotides and the like. Probes of the invention can be constructed of either ribonucleic acid (RNA) or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and preferably of DNA.


NAT Assays


Detection of a nucleic acid of interest in a biological sample may also optionally be effected by NAT-based assays, which involve nucleic acid amplification technology, such as PCR for example (or variations thereof such as real-time PCR for example).


As used herein, a “primer” defines an oligonucleotide which is capable of annealing to (hybridizing with) a target sequence, thereby creating a double stranded region which can serve as an initiation point for DNA synthesis under suitable conditions.


Amplification of a selected, or target, nucleic acid sequence may be carried out by a number of suitable methods. See generally Kwoh et al., 1990, Am. Biotechnol. Lab. 8:14 Numerous amplification techniques have been described and can be readily adapted to suit particular needs of a person of ordinary skill. Non-limiting examples of amplification techniques include polymerase chain reaction (PCR), ligase chain reaction (LCR), strand displacement amplification (SDA), transcription-based amplification, the q3 replicase system and NASBA (Kwoh et al., 1989, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 86, 1173-1177; Lizardi et al., 1988, BioTechnology 6:1197-1202; Malek et al., 1994, Methods Mol. Biol., 28:253-260; and Sambrook et al., 1989, supra).


The terminology “amplification pair” (or “primer pair”) refers herein to a pair of oligonucleotides (oligos) of the present invention, which are selected to be used together in amplifying a selected nucleic acid sequence by one of a number of types of amplification processes, preferably a polymerase chain reaction. Other types of amplification processes include ligase chain reaction, strand displacement amplification, or nucleic acid sequence-based amplification, as explained in greater detail below. As commonly known in the art, the oligos are designed to bind to a complementary sequence under selected conditions.


In one particular embodiment, amplification of a nucleic acid sample from a patient is amplified under conditions which favor the amplification of the most abundant differentially expressed nucleic acid. In one preferred embodiment, RT-PCR is carried out on an mRNA sample from a patient under conditions which favor the amplification of the most abundant mRNA. In another preferred embodiment, the amplification of the differentially expressed nucleic acids is carried out simultaneously. It will be realized by a person skilled in the art that such methods could be adapted for the detection of differentially expressed proteins instead of differentially expressed nucleic acid sequences.


The nucleic acid (i.e. DNA or RNA) for practicing the present invention may be obtained according to well known methods.


Oligonucleotide primers of the present invention may be of any suitable length, depending on the particular assay format and the particular needs and targeted genomes employed. Optionally, the oligonucleotide primers are at least 12 nucleotides in length, preferably between 15 and 24 molecules, and they may be adapted to be especially suited to a chosen nucleic acid amplification system. As commonly known in the art, the oligonucleotide primers can be designed by taking into consideration the melting point of hybridization thereof with its targeted sequence (Sambrook et al., 1989, Molecular Cloning—A Laboratory Manual, 2nd Edition, CSH Laboratories; Ausubel et al., 1989, in Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, John Wiley & Sons Inc., N.Y.).


It will be appreciated that antisense oligonucleotides may be employed to quantify expression of a splice isoform of interest. Such detection is effected at the pre-mRNA level. Essentially the ability to quantitate transcription from a splice site of interest can be effected based on splice site accessibility. Oligonucleotides may compete with splicing factors for the splice site sequences. Thus, low activity of the antisense oligonucleotide is indicative of splicing activity.


The polymerase chain reaction and other nucleic acid amplification reactions are well known in the art (various non-limiting examples of these reactions are described in greater detail below). The pair of oligonucleotides according to this aspect of the present invention are preferably selected to have compatible melting temperatures (Tm), e.g., melting temperatures which differ by less than that 7° C., preferably less than 5° C., more preferably less than 4° C., most preferably less than 3° C., ideally between 3° C. and 0° C.


Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): The polymerase chain reaction (PCR), as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,683,195 and 4,683,202 to Mullis and Mullis et al., is a method of increasing the concentration of a segment of target sequence in a mixture of genomic DNA without cloning or purification. This technology provides one approach to the problems of low target sequence concentration. PCR can be used to directly increase the concentration of the target to an easily detectable level. This process for amplifying the target sequence involves the introduction of a molar excess of two oligonucleotide primers which are complementary to their respective strands of the double-stranded target sequence to the DNA mixture containing the desired target sequence. The mixture is denatured and then allowed to hybridize. Following hybridization, the primers are extended with polymerase so as to form complementary strands. The steps of denaturation, hybridization (annealing), and polymerase extension (elongation) can be repeated as often as needed, in order to obtain relatively high concentrations of a segment of the desired target sequence.


The length of the segment of the desired target sequence is determined by the relative positions of the primers with respect to each other, and, therefore, this length is a controllable parameter. Because the desired segments of the target sequence become the dominant sequences (in terms of concentration) in the mixture, they are said to be “PCR-amplified.”


Ligase Chain Reaction (LCR or LAR): The ligase chain reaction [LCR; sometimes referred to as “Ligase Amplification Reaction” (LAR)] has developed into a well-recognized alternative method of amplifying nucleic acids. In LCR, four oligonucleotides, two adjacent oligonucleotides which uniquely hybridize to one strand of target DNA, and a complementary set of adjacent oligonucleotides, which hybridize to the opposite strand are mixed and DNA ligase is added to the mixture. Provided that there is complete complementarity at the junction, ligase will covalently link each set of hybridized molecules. Importantly, in LCR, two probes are ligated together only when they base-pair with sequences in the target sample, without gaps or mismatches. Repeated cycles of denaturation, and ligation amplify a short segment of DNA. LCR has also been used in combination with PCR to achieve enhanced detection of single-base changes: see for example Segev, PCT Publication No. WO9001069 A1 (1990). However, because the four oligonucleotides used in this assay can pair to form two short ligatable fragments, there is the potential for the generation of target-independent background signal. The use of LCR for mutant screening is limited to the examination of specific nucleic acid positions.


Self-Sustained Synthetic Reaction (3SR/NASBA): The self-sustained sequence replication reaction (3SR) is a transcription-based in vitro amplification system that can exponentially amplify RNA sequences at a uniform temperature. The amplified RNA can then be utilized for mutation detection. In this method, an oligonucleotide primer is used to add a phage RNA polymerase promoter to the 5′ end of the sequence of interest. In a cocktail of enzymes and substrates that includes a second primer, reverse transcriptase, RNase H, RNA polymerase and ribo- and deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates, the target sequence undergoes repeated rounds of transcription, cDNA synthesis and second-strand synthesis to amplify the area of interest. The use of 3SR to detect mutations is kinetically limited to screening small segments of DNA (e.g., 200-300 base pairs).


Q-Beta (Qβ) Replicase: In this method, a probe which recognizes the sequence of interest is attached to the replicatable RNA template for Qβ replicase. A previously identified major problem with false positives resulting from the replication of unhybridized probes has been addressed through use of a sequence-specific ligation step. However, available thermostable DNA ligases are not effective on this RNA substrate, so the ligation must be performed by T4 DNA ligase at low temperatures (37 degrees C.). This prevents the use of high temperature as a means of achieving specificity as in the LCR, the ligation event can be used to detect a mutation at the junction site, but not elsewhere.


A successful diagnostic method must be very specific. A straight-forward method of controlling the specificity of nucleic acid hybridization is by controlling the temperature of the reaction. While the 3SR/NASBA, and Qβ systems are all able to generate a large quantity of signal, one or more of the enzymes involved in each cannot be used at high temperature (i.e., >55 degrees C.). Therefore the reaction temperatures cannot be raised to prevent non-specific hybridization of the probes. If probes are shortened in order to make them melt more easily at low temperatures, the likelihood of having more than one perfect match in a complex genome increases. For these reasons, PCR and LCR currently dominate the research field in detection technologies.


The basis of the amplification procedure in the PCR and LCR is the fact that the products of one cycle become usable templates in all subsequent cycles, consequently doubling the population with each cycle. The final yield of any such doubling system can be expressed as: (1+X)n=y, where “X” is the mean efficiency (percent copied in each cycle), “n” is the number of cycles, and “y” is the overall efficiency, or yield of the reaction. If every copy of a target DNA is utilized as a template in every cycle of a polymerase chain reaction, then the mean efficiency is 100%. If 20 cycles of PCR are performed, then the yield will be 220, or 1,048,576 copies of the starting material. If the reaction conditions reduce the mean efficiency to 85%, then the yield in those 20 cycles will be only 1.8520, or 220,513 copies of the starting material. In other words, a PCR running at 85% efficiency will yield only 21% as much final product, compared to a reaction running at 100% efficiency. A reaction that is reduced to 50% mean efficiency will yield less than 1% of the possible product.


In practice, routine polymerase chain reactions rarely achieve the theoretical maximum yield, and PCRs are usually run for more than 20 cycles to compensate for the lower yield. At 50% mean efficiency, it would take 34 cycles to achieve the million-fold amplification theoretically possible in 20, and at lower efficiencies, the number of cycles required becomes prohibitive. In addition, any background products that amplify with a better mean efficiency than the intended target will become the dominant products.


Also, many variables can influence the mean efficiency of PCR, including target DNA length and secondary structure, primer length and design, primer and dNTP concentrations, and buffer composition, to name but a few. Contamination of the reaction with exogenous DNA (e.g., DNA spilled onto lab surfaces) or cross-contamination is also a major consideration. Reaction conditions must be carefully optimized for each different primer pair and target sequence, and the process can take days, even for an experienced investigator. The laboriousness of this process, including numerous technical considerations and other factors, presents a significant drawback to using PCR in the clinical setting. Indeed, PCR has yet to penetrate the clinical market in a significant way. The same concerns arise with LCR, as LCR must also be optimized to use different oligonucleotide sequences for each target sequence. In addition, both methods require expensive equipment, capable of precise temperature cycling.


Many applications of nucleic acid detection technologies, such as in studies of allelic variation, involve not only detection of a specific sequence in a complex background, but also the discrimination between sequences with few, or single, nucleotide differences. One method of the detection of allele-specific variants by PCR is based upon the fact that it is difficult for Taq polymerase to synthesize a DNA strand when there is a mismatch between the template strand and the 3′ end of the primer. An allele-specific variant may be detected by the use of a primer that is perfectly matched with only one of the possible alleles; the mismatch to the other allele acts to prevent the extension of the primer, thereby preventing the amplification of that sequence. This method has a substantial limitation in that the base composition of the mismatch influences the ability to prevent extension across the mismatch, and certain mismatches do not prevent extension or have only a minimal effect.


A similar 3′-mismatch strategy is used with greater effect to prevent ligation in the LCR. Any mismatch effectively blocks the action of the thermostable ligase, but LCR still has the drawback of target-independent background ligation products initiating the amplification. Moreover, the combination of PCR with subsequent LCR to identify the nucleotides at individual positions is also a clearly cumbersome proposition for the clinical laboratory.


The direct detection method according to various preferred embodiments of the present invention may be, for example a cycling probe reaction (CPR) or a branched DNA analysis.


When a sufficient amount of a nucleic acid to be detected is available, there are advantages to detecting that sequence directly, instead of making more copies of that target, (e.g., as in PCR and LCR). Most notably, a method that does not amplify the signal exponentially is more amenable to quantitative analysis. Even if the signal is enhanced by attaching multiple dyes to a single oligonucleotide, the correlation between the final signal intensity and amount of target is direct. Such a system has an additional advantage that the products of the reaction will not themselves promote further reaction, so contamination of lab surfaces by the products is not as much of a concern. Recently devised techniques have sought to eliminate the use of radioactivity and/or improve the sensitivity in automatable formats. Two examples are the “Cycling Probe Reaction” (CPR), and “Branched DNA” (bDNA).


Cycling probe reaction (CPR): The cycling probe reaction (CPR), uses a long chimeric oligonucleotide in which a central portion is made of RNA while the two termini are made of DNA. Hybridization of the probe to a target DNA and exposure to a thermostable RNase H causes the RNA portion to be digested. This destabilizes the remaining DNA portions of the duplex, releasing the remainder of the probe from the target DNA and allowing another probe molecule to repeat the process. The signal, in the form of cleaved probe molecules, accumulates at a linear rate. While the repeating process increases the signal, the RNA portion of the oligonucleotide is vulnerable to RNases that may carried through sample preparation.


Branched DNA: Branched DNA (bDNA), involves oligonucleotides with branched structures that allow each individual oligonucleotide to carry 35 to 40 labels (e.g., alkaline phosphatase enzymes). While this enhances the signal from a hybridization event, signal from non-specific binding is similarly increased.


The detection of at least one sequence change according to various preferred embodiments of the present invention may be accomplished by, for example restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP analysis), allele specific oligonucleotide (ASO) analysis, Denaturing/Temperature Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE/TGGE), Single-Strand Conformation Polymorphism (SSCP) analysis or Dideoxy fingerprinting (ddF).


The demand for tests which allow the detection of specific nucleic acid sequences and sequence changes is growing rapidly in clinical diagnostics. As nucleic acid sequence data for genes from humans and pathogenic organisms accumulates, the demand for fast, cost-effective, and easy-to-use tests for as yet mutations within specific sequences is rapidly increasing.


A handful of methods have been devised to scan nucleic acid segments for mutations. One option is to determine the entire gene sequence of each test sample (e.g., a bacterial isolate). For sequences under approximately 600 nucleotides, this may be accomplished using amplified material (e.g., PCR reaction products). This avoids the time and expense associated with cloning the segment of interest. However, specialized equipment and highly trained personnel are required, and the method is too labor-intense and expensive to be practical and effective in the clinical setting.


In view of the difficulties associated with sequencing, a given segment of nucleic acid may be characterized on several other levels. At the lowest resolution, the size of the molecule can be determined by electrophoresis by comparison to a known standard run on the same gel. A more detailed picture of the molecule may be achieved by cleavage with combinations of restriction enzymes prior to electrophoresis, to allow construction of an ordered map. The presence of specific sequences within the fragment can be detected by hybridization of a labeled probe, or the precise nucleotide sequence can be determined by partial chemical degradation or by primer extension in the presence of chain-terminating nucleotide analogs.


Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP): For detection of single-base differences between like sequences, the requirements of the analysis are often at the highest level of resolution. For cases in which the position of the nucleotide in question is known in advance, several methods have been developed for examining single base changes without direct sequencing. For example, if a mutation of interest happens to fall within a restriction recognition sequence, a change in the pattern of digestion can be used as a diagnostic tool (e.g., restriction fragment length polymorphism [RFLP] analysis).


Single point mutations have been also detected by the creation or destruction of RFLPs. Mutations are detected and localized by the presence and size of the RNA fragments generated by cleavage at the mismatches. Single nucleotide mismatches in DNA heteroduplexes are also recognized and cleaved by some chemicals, providing an alternative strategy to detect single base substitutions, generically named the “Mismatch Chemical Cleavage” (MCC). However, this method requires the use of osmium tetroxide and piperidine, two highly noxious chemicals which are not suited for use in a clinical laboratory.


RFLP analysis suffers from low sensitivity and requires a large amount of sample. When RFLP analysis is used for the detection of point mutations, it is, by its nature, limited to the detection of only those single base changes which fall within a restriction sequence of a known restriction endonuclease. Moreover, the majority of the available enzymes have 4 to 6 base-pair recognition sequences, and cleave too frequently for many large-scale DNA manipulations. Thus, it is applicable only in a small fraction of cases, as most mutations do not fall within such sites.


A handful of rare-cutting restriction enzymes with 8 base-pair specificities have been isolated and these are widely used in genetic mapping, but these enzymes are few in number, are limited to the recognition of G+C-rich sequences, and cleave at sites that tend to be highly clustered. Recently, endonucleases encoded by group I introns have been discovered that might have greater than 12 base-pair specificity, but again, these are few in number.


Allele specific oligonucleotide (ASO): If the change is not in a recognition sequence, then allele-specific oligonucleotides (ASOs), can be designed to hybridize in proximity to the mutated nucleotide, such that a primer extension or ligation event can bused as the indicator of a match or a mis-match. Hybridization with radioactively labeled allelic specific oligonucleotides (ASO) also has been applied to the detection of specific point mutations. The method is based on the differences in the melting temperature of short DNA fragments differing by a single nucleotide. Stringent hybridization and washing conditions can differentiate between mutant and wild-type alleles. The ASO approach applied to PCR products also has been extensively utilized by various researchers to detect and characterize point mutations in ras genes and gsp/gip oncogenes. Because of the presence of various nucleotide changes in multiple positions, the ASO method requires the use of many oligonucleotides to cover all possible oncogenic mutations.


With either of the techniques described above (i.e., RFLP and ASO), the precise location of the suspected mutation must be known in advance of the test. That is to say, they are inapplicable when one needs to detect the presence of a mutation within a gene or sequence of interest.


Denaturing/Temperature Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE/TGGE): Two other methods rely on detecting changes in electrophoretic mobility in response to minor sequence changes. One of these methods, termed “Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis” (DGGE) is based on the observation that slightly different sequences will display different patterns of local melting when electrophoretically resolved on a gradient gel. In this manner, variants can be distinguished, as differences in melting properties of homoduplexes versus heteroduplexes differing in a single nucleotide can detect the presence of mutations in the target sequences because of the corresponding changes in their electrophoretic mobilities. The fragments to be analyzed, usually PCR products, are “clamped” at one end by a long stretch of G-C base pairs (30-80) to allow complete denaturation of the sequence of interest without complete dissociation of the strands. The attachment of a GC “clamp” to the DNA fragments increases the fraction of mutations that can be recognized by DGGE. Attaching a GC clamp to one primer is critical to ensure that the amplified sequence has a low dissociation temperature. Modifications of the technique have been developed, using temperature gradients, and the method can be also applied to RNA:RNA duplexes.


Limitations on the utility of DGGE include the requirement that the denaturing conditions must be optimized for each type of DNA to be tested. Furthermore, the method requires specialized equipment to prepare the gels and maintain the needed high temperatures during electrophoresis. The expense associated with the synthesis of the clamping tail on one oligonucleotide for each sequence to be tested is also a major consideration. In addition, long running times are required for DGGE. The long running time of DGGE was shortened in a modification of DGGE called constant denaturant gel electrophoresis (CDGE). CDGE requires that gels be performed under different denaturant conditions in order to reach high efficiency for the detection of mutations.


A technique analogous to DGGE, termed temperature gradient gel electrophoresis (TGGE), uses a thermal gradient rather than a chemical denaturant gradient. TGGE requires the use of specialized equipment which can generate a temperature gradient perpendicularly oriented relative to the electrical field. TGGE can detect mutations in relatively small fragments of DNA therefore scanning of large gene segments requires the use of multiple PCR products prior to running the gel.


Single-Strand Conformation Polymorphism (SSCP): Another common method, called “Single-Strand Conformation Polymorphism” (SSCP) was developed by Hayashi, Sekya and colleagues and is based on the observation that single strands of nucleic acid can take on characteristic conformations in non-denaturing conditions, and these conformations influence electrophoretic mobility. The complementary strands assume sufficiently different structures that one strand may be resolved from the other. Changes in sequences within the fragment will also change the conformation, consequently altering the mobility and allowing this to be used as an assay for sequence variations.


The SSCP process involves denaturing a DNA segment (e.g., a PCR product) that is labeled on both strands, followed by slow electrophoretic separation on a non-denaturing polyacrylamide gel, so that intra-molecular interactions can form and not be disturbed during the run. This technique is extremely sensitive to variations in gel composition and temperature. A serious limitation of this method is the relative difficulty encountered in comparing data generated in different laboratories, under apparently similar conditions.


Dideoxy fingerprinting (ddF): The dideoxy fingerprinting (ddF) is another technique developed to scan genes for the presence of mutations. The ddF technique combines components of Sanger dideoxy sequencing with SSCP. A dideoxy sequencing reaction is performed using one dideoxy terminator and then the reaction products are electrophoresed on nondenaturing polyacrylamide gels to detect alterations in mobility of the termination segments as in SSCP analysis. While ddF is an improvement over SSCP in terms of increased sensitivity, ddF requires the use of expensive dideoxynucleotides and this technique is still limited to the analysis of fragments of the size suitable for SSCP (i.e., fragments of 200-300 bases for optimal detection of mutations).


In addition to the above limitations, all of these methods are limited as to the size of the nucleic acid fragment that can be analyzed. For the direct sequencing approach, sequences of greater than 600 base pairs require cloning, with the consequent delays and expense of either deletion sub-cloning or primer walking, in order to cover the entire fragment. SSCP and DGGE have even more severe size limitations. Because of reduced sensitivity to sequence changes, these methods are not considered suitable for larger fragments. Although SSCP is reportedly able to detect 90% of single-base substitutions within a 200 base-pair fragment, the detection drops to less than 50% for 400 base pair fragments. Similarly, the sensitivity of DGGE decreases as the length of the fragment reaches 500 base-pairs. The ddF technique, as a combination of direct sequencing and SSCP, is also limited by the relatively small size of the DNA that can be screened.


According to a presently preferred embodiment of the present invention the step of searching for any of the nucleic acid sequences described here, in tumor cells or in cells derived from a cancer patient is effected by any suitable technique, including, but not limited to, nucleic acid sequencing, polymerase chain reaction, ligase chain reaction, self-sustained synthetic reaction, Qβ-Replicase, cycling probe reaction, branched DNA, restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis, mismatch chemical cleavage, heteroduplex analysis, allele-specific oligonucleotides, denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis, constant denaturant gel electrophoresis, temperature gradient gel electrophoresis and dideoxy fingerprinting.


Detection may also optionally be performed with a chip or other such device. The nucleic acid sample which includes the candidate region to be analyzed is preferably isolated, amplified and labeled with a reporter group. This reporter group can be a fluorescent group such as phycoerythrin. The labeled nucleic acid is then incubated with the probes immobilized on the chip using a fluidics station. describe the fabrication of fluidics devices and particularly microcapillary devices, in silicon and glass substrates.


Once the reaction is completed, the chip is inserted into a scanner and patterns of hybridization are detected. The hybridization data is collected, as a signal emitted from the reporter groups already incorporated into the nucleic acid, which is now bound to the probes attached to the chip. Since the sequence and position of each probe immobilized on the chip is known, the identity of the nucleic acid hybridized to a given probe can be determined.


It will be appreciated that when utilized along with automated equipment, the above described detection methods can be used to screen multiple samples for a disease and/or pathological condition both rapidly and easily.


Amino Acid Sequences and Peptides


The terms “polypeptide,” “peptide” and “protein” are used interchangeably herein to refer to a polymer of amino acid residues. The terms apply to amino acid polymers in which one or more amino acid residue is an analog or mimetic of a corresponding naturally occurring amino acid, as well as to naturally occurring amino acid polymers. Polypeptides can be modified, e.g., by the addition of carbohydrate residues to form glycoproteins. The terms “polypeptide,” “peptide” and “protein” include glycoproteins, as well as non-glycoproteins.


Polypeptide products can be biochemically synthesized such as by employing standard solid phase techniques. Such methods include but are not limited to exclusive solid phase synthesis, partial solid phase synthesis methods, fragment condensation, classical solution synthesis. These methods are preferably used when the peptide is relatively short (i.e., 10 kDa) and/or when it cannot be produced by recombinant techniques (i.e., not encoded by a nucleic acid sequence) and therefore involves different chemistry.


Solid phase polypeptide synthesis procedures are well known in the art and further described by John Morrow Stewart and Janis Dillaha Young, Solid Phase Peptide Syntheses (2nd Ed., Pierce Chemical Company, 1984).


Synthetic polypeptides can optionally be purified by preparative high performance liquid chromatography [Creighton T. (1983) Proteins, structures and molecular principles. WH Freeman and Co. N.Y.], after which their composition can be confirmed via amino acid sequencing.


In cases where large amounts of a polypeptide are desired, it can be generated using recombinant techniques such as described by Bitter et al., (1987) Methods in Enzymol. 153:516-544, Studier et al. (1990) Methods in Enzymol. 185:60-89, Brisson et al. (1984) Nature 310:511-514, Takamatsu et al. (1987) EMBO J. 6:307-311, Coruzzi et al. (1984) EMBO J. 3:1671-1680 and Brogli et al., (1984) Science 224:838-843, Gurley et al. (1986) Mol. Cell. Biol. 6:559-565 and Weissbach & Weissbach, 1988, Methods for Plant Molecular Biology, Academic Press, NY, Section VIII, pp 421-463.


The present invention also encompasses polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences of the present invention, as well as polypeptides according to the amino acid sequences described herein. The present invention also encompasses homologues of these polypeptides, such homologues can be at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 95% or more say 100% homologous to the amino acid sequences set forth below, as can be determined using BlastP software of the National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCBI) using default parameters, optionally and preferably including the following: filtering on (this option filters repetitive or low-complexity sequences from the query using the Seg (protein) program), scoring matrix is BLOSUM62 for proteins, word size is 3, E value is 10, gap costs are 11, 1 (initialization and extension), and number of alignments shown is 50. Nucleotide (nucleic acid) sequence homology/identity is preferably determined by using the BlastN software of the National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCBI) using default parameters, which preferably include using the DUST filter program, and also preferably include having an E value of 10, filtering low complexity sequences and a word size of 11. Finally, the present invention also encompasses fragments of the above described polypeptides and polypeptides having mutations, such as deletions, insertions or substitutions of one or more amino acids, either naturally occurring or artificially induced, either randomly or in a targeted fashion.


It will be appreciated that peptides identified according the present invention may be degradation products, synthetic peptides or recombinant peptides as well as peptidomimetics, typically, synthetic peptides and peptoids and semipeptoids which are peptide analogs, which may have, for example, modifications rendering the peptides more stable while in a body or more capable of penetrating into cells. Such modifications include, but are not limited to N terminus modification, C terminus modification, peptide bond modification, including, but not limited to, CH2-NH, CH2-S, CH2-S═O, O═C—NH, CH2-O, CH2-CH2, S═C—NH, CH═CH or CF═CH, backbone modifications, and residue modification. Methods for preparing peptidomimetic compounds are well known in the art and are specified. Further details in this respect are provided hereinunder.


Peptide bonds (—CO—NH—) within the peptide may be substituted, for example, by N-methylated bonds (—N(CH3)-CO—), ester bonds (—C(R)H—C—O—O—C(R)—N—), ketomethylen bonds (—CO—CH2-), α-aza bonds (—NH—N(R)—CO—), wherein R is any alkyl, e.g., methyl, carba bonds (—CH2-NH—), hydroxyethylene bonds (—CH(OH)—CH2-), thioamide bonds (—CS—NH—), olefinic double bonds (—CH═CH—), retro amide bonds (—NH—CO—), peptide derivatives (—N(R)—CH2-CO—), wherein R is the “normal” side chain, naturally presented on the carbon atom.


These modifications can occur at any of the bonds along the peptide chain and even at several (2-3) at the same time.


Natural aromatic amino acids, Trp, Tyr and Phe, may be substituted for synthetic non-natural acid such as Phenylglycine, TIC, naphthylelanine (Nol), ring-methylated derivatives of Phe, halogenated derivatives of Phe or o-methyl-Tyr.


In addition to the above, the peptides of the present invention may also include one or more modified amino acids or one or more non-amino acid monomers (e.g. fatty acids, complex carbohydrates etc).


As used herein in the specification and in the claims section below the term “amino acid” or “amino acids” is understood to include the 20 naturally occurring amino acids; those amino acids often modified post-translationally in vivo, including, for example, hydroxyproline, phosphoserine and phosphothreonine; and other unusual amino acids including, but not limited to, 2-aminoadipic acid, hydroxylysine, isodesmosine, nor-valine, nor-leucine and ornithine. Furthermore, the term “amino acid” includes both D- and L-amino acids.


Table 1 non-conventional or modified amino acids which can be used with the present invention.












TABLE 1







Non-conventional amino acid
Code









α-aminobutyric acid
Abu



α-amino-α-methylbutyrate
Mgabu



aminocyclopropane-
Cpro



Carboxylate



aminoisobutyric acid
Aib



aminonorbornyl-
Norb



Carboxylate



Cyclohexylalanine
Chexa



Cyclopentylalanine
Cpen



D-alanine
Dal



D-arginine
Darg



D-aspartic acid
Dasp



D-cysteine
Dcys



D-glutamine
Dgln



D-glutamic acid
Dglu



D-histidine
Dhis



D-isoleucine
Dile



D-leucine
Dleu



D-lysine
Dlys



D-methionine
Dmet



D-ornithine
Dorn



D-phenylalanine
Dphe



D-proline
Dpro



D-serine
Dser



D-threonine
Dthr



D-tryptophan
Dtrp



D-tyrosine
Dtyr



D-valine
Dval



D-α-methylalanine
Dmala



D-α-methylarginine
Dmarg



D-α-methylasparagine
Dmasn



D-α-methylaspartate
Dmasp



D-α-methylcysteine
Dmcys



D-α-methylglutamine
Dmgln



D-α-methylhistidine
Dmhis



D-α-methylisoleucine
Dmile



D-α-methylleucine
Dmleu



D-α-methyllysine
Dmlys



D-α-methylmethionine
Dmmet



D-α-methylornithine
Dmorn



D-α-methylphenylalanine
Dmphe



D-α-methylproline
Dmpro



D-α-methylserine
Dmser



D-α-methylthreonine
Dmthr



D-α-methyltryptophan
Dmtrp



D-α-methyltyrosine
Dmty



D-α-methylvaline
Dmval



D-α-methylalnine
Dnmala



D-α-methylarginine
Dnmarg



D-α-methylasparagine
Dnmasn



D-α-methylasparatate
Dnmasp



D-α-methylcysteine
Dnmcys



D-N-methylleucine
Dnmleu



D-N-methyllysine
Dnmlys



N-methylcyclohexylalanine
Nmchexa



D-N-methylornithine
Dnmorn



N-methylglycine
Nala



N-methylaminoisobutyrate
Nmaib



N-(1-methylpropyl)glycine
Nile



N-(2-methylpropyl)glycine
Nile



N-(2-methylpropyl)glycine
Nleu



D-N-methyltryptophan
Dnmtrp



D-N-methyltyrosine
Dnmtyr



D-N-methylvaline
Dnmval



γ-aminobutyric acid
Gabu



L-t-butylglycine
Tbug



L-ethylglycine
Etg



L-homophenylalanine
Hphe



L-α-methylarginine
Marg



L-α-methylaspartate
Masp



L-α-methylcysteine
Mcys



L-α-methylglutamine
Mgln



L-α-methylhistidine
Mhis



L-α-methylisoleucine
Mile



D-N-methylglutamine
Dnmgln



D-N-methylglutamate
Dnmglu



D-N-methylhistidine
Dnmhis



D-N-methylisoleucine
Dnmile



D-N-methylleucine
Dnmleu



D-N-methyllysine
Dnmlys



N-methylcyclohexylalanine
Nmchexa



D-N-methylornithine
Dnmorn



N-methylglycine
Nala



N-methylaminoisobutyrate
Nmaib



N-(1-methylpropyl)glycine
Nile



N-(2-methylpropyl)glycine
Nleu



D-N-methyltryptophan
Dnmtrp



D-N-methyltyrosine
Dnmtyr



D-N-methylvaline
Dnmval



γ-aminobutyric acid
Gabu



L-t-butylglycine
Tbug



L-ethylglycine
Etg



L-homophenylalanine
Hphe



L-α-methylarginine
Marg



L-α-methylaspartate
Masp



L-α-methylcysteine
Mcys



L-α-methylglutamine
Mgln



L-α-methylhistidine
Mhis



L-α-methylisoleucine
Mile



L-α-methylleucine
Mleu



L-α-methylmethionine
Mmet



L-α-methylnorvaline
Mnva



L-α-methylphenylalanine
Mphe



L-α-methylserine
mser



L-α-methylvaline
Mtrp



L-α-methylleucine
Mval




Nnbhm



N-(N-(2,2-diphenylethyl)



carbamylmethyl-glycine
Nnbhm



1-carboxy-1-(2,2-diphenyl
Nmbc



ethylamino)cyclopropane



L-N-methylalanine
Nmala



L-N-methylarginine
Nmarg



L-N-methylasparagine
Nmasn



L-N-methylaspartic acid
Nmasp



L-N-methylcysteine
Nmcys



L-N-methylglutamine
Nmgin



L-N-methylglutamic acid
Nmglu



L-N-methylhistidine
Nmhis



L-N-methylisolleucine
Nmile



L-N-methylleucine
Nmleu



L-N-methyllysine
Nmlys



L-N-methylmethionine
Nmmet



L-N-methylnorleucine
Nmnle



L-N-methylnorvaline
Nmnva



L-N-methylornithine
Nmorn



L-N-methylphenylalanine
Nmphe



L-N-methylproline
Nmpro



L-N-methylserine
Nmser



L-N-methylthreonine
Nmthr



L-N-methyltryptophan
Nmtrp



L-N-methyltyrosine
Nmtyr



L-N-methylvaline
Nmval



L-N-methylethylglycine
Nmetg



L-N-methyl-t-butylglycine
Nmtbug



L-norleucine
Nle



L-norvaline
Nva



α-methyl-aminoisobutyrate
Maib



α-methyl-γ-aminobutyrate
Mgabu



α-methylcyclohexylalanine
Mchexa



α-methylcyclopentylalanine
Mcpen



α-methyl-α-napthylalanine
Manap



α-methylpenicillamine
Mpen



N-(4-aminobutyl)glycine
Nglu



N-(2-aminoethyl)glycine
Naeg



N-(3-aminopropyl)glycine
Norn



N-amino-α-methylbutyrate
Nmaabu



α-napthylalanine
Anap



N-benzylglycine
Nphe



N-(2-carbamylethyl)glycine
Ngln



N-(carbamylmethyl)glycine
Nasn



N-(2-carboxyethyl)glycine
Nglu



N-(carboxymethyl)glycine
Nasp



N-cyclobutylglycine
Ncbut



N-cycloheptylglycine
Nchep



N-cyclohexylglycine
Nchex



N-cyclodecylglycine
Ncdec



N-cyclododeclglycine
Ncdod



N-cyclooctylglycine
Ncoct



N-cyclopropylglycine
Ncpro



N-cycloundecylglycine
Ncund



N-(2,2-diphenylethyl)glycine
Nbhm



N-(3,3-diphenylpropyl)glycine
Nbhe



N-(3-indolylyethyl)glycine
Nhtrp



N-methyl-γ-aminobutyrate
Nmgabu



D-N-methylmethionine
Dnmmet



N-methylcyclopentylalanine
Nmcpen



D-N-methylphenylalanine
Dnmphe



D-N-methylproline
Dnmpro



D-N-methylserine
Dnmser



D-N-methylserine
Dnmser



D-N-methylthreonine
Dnmthr



N-(1-methylethyl)glycine
Nva



N-methyla-napthylalanine
Nmanap



N-methylpenicillamine
Nmpen



N-(p-hydroxyphenyl)glycine
Nhtyr



N-(thiomethyl)glycine
Ncys



penicillamine
Pen



L-α-methylalanine
Mala



L-α-methylasparagine
Masn



L-α-methyl-t-butylglycine
Mtbug



L-methylethylglycine
Metg



L-α-methylglutamate
Mglu



L-α-methylhomo phenylalanine
Mhphe



N-(2-methylthioethyl)glycine
Nmet



N-(3-guanidinopropyl)glycine
Narg



N-(1-hydroxyethyl)glycine
Nthr



N-(hydroxyethyl)glycine
Nser



N-(imidazolylethyl)glycine
Nhis



N-(3-indolylyethyl)glycine
Nhtrp



N-methyl-γ-aminobutyrate
Nmgabu



D-N-methylmethionine
Dnmmet



N-methylcyclopentylalanine
Nmcpen



D-N-methylphenylalanine
Dnmphe



D-N-methylproline
Dnmpro



D-N-methylserine
Dnmser



D-N-methylthreonine
Dnmthr



N-(1-methylethyl)glycine
Nval



N-methyla-napthylalanine
Nmanap



N-methylpenicillamine
Nmpen



N-(p-hydroxyphenyl)glycine
Nhtyr



N-(thiomethyl)glycine
Ncys



penicillamine
Pen



L-α-methylalanine
Mala



L-α-methylasparagine
Masn



L-α-methyl-t-butylglycine
Mtbug



L-methylethylglycine
Metg



L-α-methylglutamate
Mglu



L-α-methylhomophenylalanine
Mhphe



N-(2-methylthioethyl)glycine
Nmet



L-α-methyllysine
Mlys



L-α-methylnorleucine
Mnle



L-α-methylornithine
Morn



L-α-methylproline
Mpro



L-α-methylthreonine
Mthr



L-α-methyltyrosine
Mtyr



L-N-methylhomophenylalanine
Nmhphe



N-(N-(3,3-diphenylpropyl)



carbamylmethyl(1)glycine
Nnbhe










Since the peptides of the present invention are preferably utilized in diagnostics which require the peptides to be in soluble form, the peptides of the present invention preferably include one or more non-natural or natural polar amino acids, including but not limited to serine and threonine which are capable of increasing peptide solubility due to their hydroxyl-containing side chain.


The peptides of the present invention are preferably utilized in a linear form, although it will be appreciated that in cases where cyclicization does not severely interfere with peptide characteristics, cyclic forms of the peptide can also be utilized.


The peptides of present invention can be biochemically synthesized such as by using standard solid phase techniques. These methods include exclusive solid phase synthesis well known in the art, partial solid phase synthesis methods, fragment condensation, classical solution synthesis. These methods are preferably used when the peptide is relatively short (i.e., 10 kDa) and/or when it cannot be produced by recombinant techniques (i.e., not encoded by a nucleic acid sequence) and therefore involves different chemistry.


Synthetic peptides can be purified by preparative high performance liquid chromatography and the composition of which can be confirmed via amino acid sequencing.


In cases where large amounts of the peptides of the present invention are desired, the peptides of the present invention can be generated using recombinant techniques such as described by Bitter et al., (1987) Methods in Enzymol. 153:516-544, Studier et al. (1990) Methods in Enzymol. 185:60-89, Brisson et al. (1984) Nature 310:511-514, Takamatsu et al. (1987) EMBO J. 6:307-311, Coruzzi et al. (1984) EMBO J. 3:1671-1680 and Brogli et al., (1984) Science 224:838-843, Gurley et al. (1986) Mol. Cell. Biol. 6:559-565 and Weissbach & Weissbach, 1988, Methods for Plant Molecular Biology, Academic Press, NY, Section VIII, pp 421-463 and also as described above.


Antibodies


“Antibody” refers to a polypeptide ligand that is preferably substantially encoded by an immunoglobulin gene or immunoglobulin genes, or fragments thereof, which specifically binds and recognizes an epitope (e.g., an antigen). The recognized immunoglobulin genes include the kappa and lambda light chain constant region genes, the alpha, gamma, delta, epsilon and mu heavy chain constant region genes, and the myriad-immunoglobulin variable region genes. Antibodies exist, e.g., as intact immunoglobulins or as a number of well characterized fragments produced by digestion with various peptidases. This includes, e.g., Fab′ and F(ab)′2 fragments. The term “antibody,” as used herein, also includes antibody fragments either produced by the modification of whole antibodies or those synthesized de novo using recombinant DNA methodologies. It also includes polyclonal antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, chimeric antibodies, humanized antibodies, or single chain antibodies. “Fc” portion of an antibody refers to that portion of an immunoglobulin heavy chain that comprises one or more heavy chain constant region domains, CH1, CH2 and CH3, but does not include the heavy chain variable region.


The functional fragments of antibodies, such as Fab, F(ab′)2, and Fv that are capable of binding to macrophages, are described as follows: (1) Fab, the fragment which contains a monovalent antigen-binding fragment of an antibody molecule, can be produced by digestion of whole antibody with the enzyme papain to yield an intact light chain and a portion of one heavy chain; (2) Fab′, the fragment of an antibody molecule that can be obtained by treating whole antibody with pepsin, followed by reduction, to yield an intact light chain and a portion of the heavy chain; two Fab′ fragments are obtained per antibody molecule; (3) (Fab′)2, the fragment of the antibody that can be obtained by treating whole antibody with the enzyme pepsin without subsequent reduction; F(ab′)2 is a dimer of two Fab′ fragments held together by two disulfide bonds; (4) Fv, defined as a genetically engineered fragment containing the variable region of the light chain and the variable region of the heavy chain expressed as two chains; and (5) Single chain antibody (“SCA”), a genetically engineered molecule containing the variable region of the light chain and the variable region of the heavy chain, linked by a suitable polypeptide linker as a genetically fused single chain molecule.


Methods of producing polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies as well as fragments thereof are well known in the art (See for example, Harlow and Lane, Antibodies: A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York, 1988, incorporated herein by reference).


Antibody fragments according to the present invention can be prepared by proteolytic hydrolysis of the antibody or by expression in E. coli or mammalian cells (e.g. Chinese hamster ovary cell culture or other protein expression systems) of DNA encoding the fragment. Antibody fragments can be obtained by pepsin or papain digestion of whole antibodies by conventional methods. For example, antibody fragments can be produced by enzymatic cleavage of antibodies with pepsin to provide a 5S fragment denoted F(ab′)2. This fragment can be further cleaved using a thiol reducing agent, and optionally a blocking group for the sulfhydryl groups resulting from cleavage of disulfide linkages, to produce 3.5 S Fab′ monovalent fragments. Alternatively, an enzymatic cleavage using pepsin produces two monovalent Fab′ fragments and an Fc fragment directly. These methods are described, for example, by Goldenberg, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,036,945 and 4,331,647, and references contained therein, which patents are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. See also Porter, R. R. [Biochem. J. 73: 119-126 (1959)]. Other methods of cleaving antibodies, such as separation of heavy chains to form monovalent light-heavy chain fragments, further cleavage of fragments, or other enzymatic, chemical, or genetic techniques may also be used, so long as the fragments bind to the antigen that is recognized by the intact antibody.


Fv fragments comprise an association of VH and VL chains. This association may be noncovalent, as described in Inbar et al. [Proc. Nat'l Acad. Sci. USA 69:2659-62 (19720]. Alternatively, the variable chains can be linked by an intermolecular disulfide bond or cross-linked by chemicals such as glutaraldehyde. Preferably, the Fv fragments comprise VH and VL chains connected by a peptide linker. These single-chain antigen binding proteins (sFv) are prepared by constructing a structural gene comprising DNA sequences encoding the VH and VL domains connected by an oligonucleotide. The structural gene is inserted into an expression vector, which is subsequently introduced into a host cell such as E. coli. The recombinant host cells synthesize a single polypeptide chain with a linker peptide bridging the two V domains. Methods for producing sFvs are described, for example, by [Whitlow and Filpula, Methods 2: 97-105 (1991); Bird et al., Science 242:423-426 (1988); Pack et al., Bio/Technology 11:1271-77 (1993); and U.S. Pat. No. 4,946,778, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.


Another form of an antibody fragment is a peptide coding for a single complementarity-determining region (CDR). CDR peptides (“minimal recognition units”) can be obtained by constructing genes encoding the CDR of an antibody of interest. Such genes are prepared, for example, by using the polymerase chain reaction to synthesize the variable region from RNA of antibody-producing cells. See, for example, Larrick and Fry [Methods, 2: 106-10 (1991)].


Humanized forms of non-human (e.g., murine) antibodies are chimeric molecules of immunoglobulins, immunoglobulin chains or fragments thereof (such as Fv, Fab, Fab′, F(ab′) or other antigen-binding subsequences of antibodies) which contain minimal sequence derived from non-human immunoglobulin. Humanized antibodies include human immunoglobulins (recipient antibody) in which residues from a complementary determining region (CDR) of the recipient are replaced by residues from a CDR of a non-human species (donor antibody) such as mouse, rat or rabbit having the desired specificity, affinity and capacity. In some instances, Fv framework residues of the human immunoglobulin are replaced by corresponding non-human residues. Humanized antibodies may also comprise residues which are found neither in the recipient antibody nor in the imported CDR or framework sequences. In general, the humanized antibody will comprise substantially all of at least one, and typically two, variable domains, in which all or substantially all of the CDR regions correspond to those of a non-human immunoglobulin and all or substantially all of the FR regions are those of a human immunoglobulin consensus sequence. The humanized antibody optimally also will comprise at least a portion of an immunoglobulin constant region (Fc), typically that of a human immunoglobulin [Jones et al., Nature, 321:522-525 (1986); Riechmann et al., Nature, 332:323-329 (1988); and Presta, Curr. Op. Struct. Biol., 2:593-596 (1992)].


Methods for humanizing non-human antibodies are well known in the art. Generally, a humanized antibody has one or more amino acid residues introduced into it from a source which is non-human. These non-human amino acid residues are often referred to as import residues, which are typically taken from an import variable domain. Humanization can be essentially performed following the method of Winter and co-workers [Jones et al., Nature, 321:522-525 (1986); Riechmann et al., Nature 332:323-327 (1988); Verhoeyen et al., Science, 239:1534-1536 (1988)], by substituting rodent CDRs or CDR sequences for the corresponding sequences of a human antibody. Accordingly, such humanized antibodies are chimeric antibodies (U.S. Pat. No. 4,816,567), wherein substantially less than an intact human variable domain has been substituted by the corresponding sequence from a non-human species. In practice, humanized antibodies are typically human antibodies in which some CDR residues and possibly some FR residues are substituted by residues from analogous sites in rodent antibodies.


Human antibodies can also be produced using various techniques known in the art, including phage display libraries [Hoogenboom and Winter, J. Mol. Biol., 227:381 (1991); Marks et al., J. Mol. Biol., 222:581 (1991)]. The techniques of Cole et al. and Boemer et al. are also available for the preparation of human monoclonal antibodies (Cole et al., Monoclonal Antibodies and Cancer Therapy, Alan R. Liss, p. 77 (1985) and Boerner et al., J. Immunol., 147(1):86-95 (1991)]. Similarly, human antibodies can be made by introduction of human immunoglobulin loci into transgenic animals, e.g., mice in which the endogenous immunoglobulin genes have been partially or completely inactivated. Upon challenge, human antibody production is observed, which closely resembles that seen in humans in all respects, including gene rearrangement, assembly, and antibody repertoire. This approach is described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,545,807; 5,545,806; 5,569,825; 5,625,126; 5,633,425; 5,661,016, and in the following scientific publications: Marks et al., Bio/Technology 10: 779-783 (1992); Lonberg et al., Nature 368: 856-859 (1994); Morrison, Nature 368 812-13 (1994); Fishwild et al., Nature Biotechnology 14, 845-51 (1996); Neuberger, Nature Biotechnology 14: 826 (1996); and Lonberg and Huszar, Intern. Rev. Immunol. 13, 65-93 (1995).


Preferably, the antibody of this aspect of the present invention specifically binds at least one epitope of the polypeptide variants of the present invention. As used herein, the term “epitope” refers to any antigenic determinant on an antigen to which the paratope of an antibody binds.


Epitopic determinants usually consist of chemically active surface groupings of molecules such as amino acids or carbohydrate side chains and usually have specific three dimensional structural characteristics, as well as specific charge characteristics.


Optionally, a unique epitope may be created in a variant due to a change in one or more post-translational modifications, including but not limited to glycosylation and/or phosphorylation, as described below. Such a change may also cause a new epitope to be created, for example through removal of glycosylation at a particular site.


An epitope according to the present invention may also optionally comprise part or all of a unique sequence portion of a variant according to the present invention in combination with at least one other portion of the variant which is not contiguous to the unique sequence portion in the linear polypeptide itself, yet which are able to form an epitope in combination. One or more unique sequence portions may optionally combine with one or more other non-contiguous portions of the variant (including a portion which may have high homology to a portion of the known protein) to form an epitope.


Immunoassays


In another embodiment of the present invention, an immunoassay can be used to qualitatively or quantitatively detect and analyze markers in a sample. This method comprises: providing an antibody that specifically binds to a marker; contacting a sample with the antibody; and detecting the presence of a complex of the antibody bound to the marker in the sample.


To prepare an antibody that specifically binds to a marker, purified protein markers can be used. Antibodies that specifically bind to a protein marker can be prepared using any suitable methods known in the art.


After the antibody is provided, a marker can be detected and/or quantified using any of a number of well recognized immunological binding assays. Useful assays include, for example, an enzyme immune assay (EIA) such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), a radioimmune assay (RIA), a Western blot assay, or a slot blot assay see, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,366,241; 4,376,110; 4,517,288; and 4,837,168). Generally, a sample obtained from a subject can be contacted with the antibody that specifically binds the marker.


Optionally, the antibody can be fixed to a solid support to facilitate washing and subsequent isolation of the complex, prior to contacting the antibody with a sample. Examples of solid supports include but are not limited to glass or plastic in the form of, e.g., a microtiter plate, a stick, a bead, or a microbead. Antibodies can also be attached to a solid support.


After incubating the sample with antibodies, the mixture is washed and the antibody-marker complex formed can be detected. This can be accomplished by incubating the washed mixture with a detection reagent. Alternatively, the marker in the sample can be detected using an indirect assay, wherein, for example, a second, labeled antibody is used to detect bound marker-specific antibody, and/or in a competition or inhibition assay wherein, for example, a monoclonal antibody which binds to a distinct epitope of the marker are incubated simultaneously with the mixture.


Throughout the assays, incubation and/or washing steps may be required after each combination of reagents. Incubation steps can vary from about 5 seconds to several hours, preferably from about 5 minutes to about 24 hours. However, the incubation time will depend upon the assay format, marker, volume of solution, concentrations and the like. Usually the assays will be carried out at ambient temperature, although they can be conducted over a range of temperatures, such as 10° C. to 40° C.


The immunoassay can be used to determine a test amount of a marker in a sample from a subject. First, a test amount of a marker in a sample can be detected using the immunoassay methods described above. If a marker is present in the sample, it will form an antibody-marker complex with an antibody that specifically binds the marker under suitable incubation conditions described above. The amount of an antibody-marker complex can optionally be determined by comparing to a standard. As noted above, the test amount of marker need not be measured in absolute units, as long as the unit of measurement can be compared to a control amount and/or signal.


Preferably used are antibodies which specifically interact with the polypeptides of the present invention and not with wild type proteins or other isoforms thereof, for example. Such antibodies are directed, for example, to the unique sequence portions of the polypeptide variants of the present invention, including but not limited to bridges, heads, tails and insertions described in greater detail below. Preferred embodiments of antibodies according to the present invention are described in greater detail with regard to the section entitled “Antibodies”.


Radio-immunoassay (RIA): In one version, this method involves precipitation of the desired substrate and in the methods detailed hereinbelow, with a specific antibody and radiolabelled antibody binding protein (e.g., protein A labeled with 1125) immobilized on a precipitable carrier such as agarose beads. The number of counts in the precipitated pellet is proportional to the amount of substrate.


In an alternate version of the RIA, a labeled substrate and an unlabelled antibody binding protein are employed. A sample containing an unknown amount of substrate is added in varying amounts. The decrease in precipitated counts from the labeled substrate is proportional to the amount of substrate in the added sample.


Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA): This method involves fixation of a sample (e.g., fixed cells or a proteinaceous solution) containing a protein substrate to a surface such as a well of a microtiter plate. A substrate specific antibody coupled to an enzyme is applied and allowed to bind to the substrate. Presence of the antibody is then detected and quantitated by a calorimetric reaction employing the enzyme coupled to the antibody. Enzymes commonly employed in this method include horseradish peroxidase and alkaline phosphatase. If well calibrated and within the linear range of response, the amount of substrate present in the sample is proportional to the amount of color produced. A substrate standard is generally employed to improve quantitative accuracy.


Western blot: This method involves separation of a substrate from other protein by means of an acrylamide gel followed by transfer of the substrate to a membrane (e.g., nylon or PVDF). Presence of the substrate is then detected by antibodies specific to the substrate, which are in turn detected by antibody binding reagents. Antibody binding reagents may be, for example, protein A, or other antibodies. Antibody binding reagents may be radiolabelled or enzyme linked as described hereinabove. Detection may be by autoradiography, calorimetric reaction or chemiluminescence. This method allows both quantitation of an amount of substrate and determination of its identity by a relative position on the membrane which is indicative of a migration distance in the acrylamide gel during electrophoresis.


Immunohistochemical analysis: This method involves detection of a substrate in situ in fixed cells by substrate specific antibodies. The substrate specific antibodies may be enzyme linked or linked to fluorophores. Detection is by microscopy and subjective evaluation. If enzyme linked antibodies are employed, a colorimetric reaction may be required.


Fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS): This method involves detection of a substrate in situ in cells by substrate specific antibodies. The substrate specific antibodies are linked to fluorophores. Detection is by means of a cell sorting machine which reads the wavelength of light emitted from each cell as it passes through a light beam. This method may employ two or more antibodies simultaneously.


Radio-Imaging Methods


These methods include but are not limited to, positron emission tomography (PET) single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Both of these techniques are non-invasive, and can be used to detect and/or measure a wide variety of tissue events and/or functions, such as detecting cancerous cells for example. Unlike PET, SPECT can optionally be used with two labels simultaneously. SPECT has some other advantages as well, for example with regard to cost and the types of labels that can be used. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,696,686 describes the use of SPECT for detection of breast cancer, and is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.


Display Libraries


According to still another aspect of the present invention there is provided a display library comprising a plurality of display vehicles (such as phages, viruses or bacteria) each displaying at least 6, at least 7, at least 8, at least 9, at least 10, 10-15, 12-17, 15-20, 15-30 or 20-50 consecutive amino acids derived from the polypeptide sequences of the present invention.


Methods of constructing such display libraries are well known in the art. Such methods are described in, for example, Young A C, et al., “The three-dimensional structures of a polysaccharide binding antibody to Cryptococcus neoformans and its complex with a peptide from a phage display library: implications for the identification of peptide mimotopes” J Mol Biol 1997 Dec. 12; 274(4):622-34; Giebel L B et al. “Screening of cyclic peptide phage libraries identifies ligands that bind streptavidin with high affinities” Biochemistry 1995 Nov. 28; 34(47):15430-5; Davies E L et al., “Selection of specific phage-display antibodies using libraries derived from chicken immunoglobulin genes” J Immunol Methods 1995 Oct. 12; 186(1):125-35; Jones C RT al. “Current trends in molecular recognition and bioseparation” J Chromatogr A 1995 Jul. 14; 707(1):3-22; Deng S J et al. “Basis for selection of improved carbohydrate-binding single-chain antibodies from synthetic gene libraries” Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1995 May 23; 92(11):4992-6; and Deng S J et al. “Selection of antibody single-chain variable fragments with improved carbohydrate binding by phage display” J Biol Chem 1994 Apr. 1; 269(13):9533-8, which are incorporated herein by reference.


The following sections relate to Candidate Marker Examples (first section) and to Experimental Data for these Marker Examples (second section). It should be noted that Table numbering is restarted within each section.


Candidate Marker Examples Section


This Section relates to Examples of sequences according to the present invention, including illustrative methods of selection thereof.


Description of the methodology undertaken to uncover the biomolecular sequences of the present invention Human ESTs and cDNAs were obtained from GenBank versions 136 (Jun. 15, 2003 ncbi.nih.gov/genbank/release.notes/gb136.release.notes); NCBI genome assembly of April 2003; RefSeq sequences from June 2003; Genbank version 139 (December 2003); Human Genome from NCBI (Build 34) (from October 2003); and RefSeq sequences from December 2003; and from the LifeSeq library of Incyte Corporation (ESTs only; Wilmington, Del., USA). With regard to GenBank sequences, the human EST sequences from the EST (GBEST) section and the human mRNA sequences from the primate (GBPRI) section were used; also the human nucleotide RefSeq mRNA sequences were used (see for example ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Genbank/GenbankOverview.html and for a reference to the EST section, see ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/dbEST/; a general reference to dbEST, the EST database in GenBank, may be found in Boguski et al, Nat Genet. 1993 August; 4(4):332-3; all of which are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein).


Novel splice variants were predicted using the LEADS clustering and assembly system as described in Sorek, R., Ast, G. & Graur, D. Alu-containing exons are alternatively spliced. Genome Res 12, 1060-7 (2002); U.S. Pat. No. 6,625,545; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/426,002, published as US20040101876 on May 27, 2004; all of which are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. Briefly, the software cleans the expressed sequences from repeats, vectors and immunoglobulins. It then aligns the expressed sequences to the genome taking alternatively splicing into account and clusters overlapping expressed sequences into “clusters” that represent genes or partial genes.


These were annotated using the GeneCarta (Compugen, Tel-Aviv, Israel) platform. The GeneCarta platform includes a rich pool of annotations, sequence information (particularly of spliced sequences), chromosomal information, alignments, and additional information such as SNPs, gene ontology terms, expression profiles, functional analyses, detailed domain structures, known and predicted proteins and detailed homology reports.


A brief explanation is provided with regard to the method of selecting the candidates. However, it should noted that this explanation is provided for descriptive purposes only, and is not intended to be limiting in any way. The potential markers were identified by a computational process that was designed to find genes and/or their splice variants that are over-expressed in tumor tissues, by using databases of expressed sequences. Various parameters related to the information in the EST libraries, determined according to a manual classification process, were used to assist in locating genes and/or splice variants thereof that are over-expressed in below. The cancer biomarkers selection engine and the following wet validation stages are schematically summarized in FIG. 1.


EXAMPLE 1
Identification Of differentially Expressed Gene Products
Algorithm

In order to distinguish between differentially expressed gene products and constitutively expressed genes (i.e., house keeping genes) an algorithm based on an analysis of frequencies was configured. A specific algorithm for identification of transcripts over expressed in cancer is described hereinbelow.


Dry Analysis


Library annotation—EST libraries are manually classified according to:

    • (i) Tissue origin
    • (ii) Biological source—Examples of frequently used biological sources for construction of EST libraries include cancer cell-lines; normal tissues; cancer tissues; fetal tissues; and others such as normal cell lines and pools of normal cell-lines, cancer cell-lines and combinations thereof. A specific description of abbreviations used below with regard to these tissues/cell lines etc is given above.
    • (iii) Protocol of library construction—various methods are known in the art for library construction including normalized library construction; non-normalized library construction; subtracted libraries; ORESTES and others. It will be appreciated that at times the protocol of library construction is not indicated.


The following rules were followed:


EST libraries originating from identical biological samples are considered as a single library.


EST libraries which included above-average levels of contamination, such as DNA contamination for example, were eliminated. The presence of such contamination was determined as follows. For each library, the number of unspliced ESTs that are not fully contained within other spliced sequences was counted. If the percentage of such sequences (as compared to all other sequences) was at least 4 standard deviations above the average for all libraries being analyzed, this library was tagged as being contaminated and was eliminated from further consideration in the below analysis (see also Sorek, R. & Safer, H. M. A novel algorithm for computational identification of contaminated EST libraries. Nucleic Acids Res 31, 1067-74 (2003) for further details).


Clusters (genes) having at least five sequences including at least two sequences from the tissue of interest were analyzed. Splice variants were identified by using the LEADS software package as described above.


EXAMPLE 2
Identification of Genes Over Expressed in Cancer

Two different scoring algorithms were developed.


Libraries score—candidate sequences which are supported by a number of cancer libraries, are more likely to serve as specific and effective diagnostic markers.


The basic algorithm—for each cluster the number of cancer and normal libraries contributing sequences to the cluster was counted. Fisher exact test was used to check if cancer libraries are significantly over-represented in the cluster as compared to the total number of cancer and normal libraries.


Library counting: Small libraries (e.g., less than 1000 sequences) were excluded from consideration unless they participate in the cluster. For this reason, the total number of libraries is actually adjusted for each cluster.


Clones no. score—Generally, when the number of ESTs is much higher in the cancer libraries relative to the normal libraries it might indicate actual over-expression.


The algorithm—


Clone counting: For counting EST clones each library protocol class was given a weight based on our belief of how much the protocol reflects actual expression levels:


(i) non-normalized: 1


(ii) normalized: 0.2


(iii) all other classes: 0.1


Clones number score—The total weighted number of EST clones from cancer libraries was compared to the EST clones from normal libraries. To avoid cases where one library contributes to the majority of the score, the contribution of the library that gives most clones for a given cluster was limited to 2 clones.


The score was computed as








c
+
1

C



n
+
1

N





where:


c—weighted number of “cancer” clones in the cluster.


C—weighted number of clones in all “cancer” libraries.


n—weighted number of “normal” clones in the cluster.


N—weighted number of clones in all “normal” libraries.


Clones number score significance—Fisher exact test was used to check if EST clones from cancer libraries are significantly over-represented in the cluster as compared to the total number of EST clones from cancer and normal libraries.


Two search approaches were used to find either general cancer-specific candidates or tumor specific candidates.

    • Libraries/sequences originating from tumor tissues are counted as well as libraries originating from cancer cell-lines (“normal” cell-lines were ignored).
    • Only libraries/sequences originating from tumor tissues are counted


EXAMPLE 3
Identification of Tissue Specific Genes

For detection of tissue specific clusters, tissue libraries/sequences were compared to the total number of libraries/sequences in cluster. Similar statistical tools to those described in above were employed to identify tissue specific genes. Tissue abbreviations are the same as for cancerous tissues, but are indicated with the header “normal tissue”.


The algorithm—for each tested tissue T and for each tested cluster the following were examined:


1. Each cluster includes at least 2 libraries from the tissue T. At least 3 clones (weighed—as described above) from tissue T in the cluster; and


2. Clones from the tissue T are at least 40% from all the clones participating in the tested cluster


Fisher exact test P-values were computed both for library and weighted clone counts to check that the counts are statistically significant.


EXAMPLE 4
Identification of Splice Variants Over Expressed in Cancer of Clusters which are not Over Expressed in Cancer

Cancer-specific splice variants containing a unique region were identified.


Identification of unique sequence regions in splice variants


A Region is defined as a group of adjacent exons that always appear or do not appear together in each splice variant.


A “segment” (sometimes referred also as “seg” or “node”) is defined as the shortest contiguous transcribed region without known splicing inside.


Only reliable ESTs were considered for region and segment analysis. An EST was defined as unreliable if:


(i) Unspliced;


(ii) Not covered by RNA;


(iii) Not covered by spliced ESTs; and


(iv) Alignment to the genome ends in proximity of long poly-A stretch or starts in proximity of long poly-T stretch.


Only reliable regions were selected for further scoring. Unique sequence regions were considered reliable if:


(i) Aligned to the genome; and


(ii) Regions supported by more than 2 ESTs.


The algorithm


Each unique sequence region divides the set of transcripts into 2 groups:


(i) Transcripts containing this region (group TA).


(ii) Transcripts not containing this region (group TB).


The set of EST clones of every cluster is divided into 3 groups:


(i) Supporting (originating from) transcripts of group TA (SI).


(ii) Supporting transcripts of group TB (S2).


(iii) Supporting transcripts from both groups (S3).


Library and clones number scores described above were given to SI group.


Fisher Exact Test P-values were used to check if:


S1 is significantly enriched by cancer EST clones compared to S2; and


S1 is significantly enriched by cancer EST clones compared to cluster background (S1+S2+S3).


Identification of unique sequence regions and division of the group of transcripts accordingly is illustrated in FIG. 2. Each of these unique sequence regions corresponds to a segment, also termed herein a “node”.


Region 1: common to all transcripts, thus it is preferably not considered for determining differential expression between variants; Region 2: specific to Transcript 1; Region 3: specific to Transcripts 2+3; Region 4: specific to Transcript 3; Region 5: specific to Transcripts 1 and 2; Region 6: specific to Transcript 1.


EXAMPLE 5
Identification of Cancer Specific Splice Variants of Genes Over Expressed in Cancer

A search for EST supported (no mRNA) regions for genes of:


(i) known cancer markers


(ii) Genes shown to be over-expressed in cancer in published micro-array experiments.


Reliable EST supported-regions were defined as supported by minimum of one of the following:


(i) 3 spliced ESTs; or


(ii) 2 spliced ESTs from 2 libraries;


(iii) 10 unspliced ESTs from 2 libraries, or


(iv) 3 libraries.


Actual Marker Examples


The following examples relate to specific actual marker examples. It should be noted that Table numbering is restarted within each example related to a particular Cluster, as indicated by the titles below.


EXPERIMENTAL EXAMPLES SECTION

This Section relates to Examples describing experiments involving these sequences, and illustrative, non-limiting examples of methods, assays and uses thereof. The materials and experimental procedures are explained first, as all experiments used them as a basis for the work that was performed.


The markers of the present invention were tested with regard to their expression in various cancerous and non-cancerous tissue samples. A description of the samples used in the panel is provided in Table 1 below. A description of the samples used in the normal tissue panel is provided in Table 2 below. Tests were then performed as described in the “Materials and Experimental Procedures” section below.









TABLE 1







Tissue samples in testing panel













Sample name
Lot number
Source
Tissue
Pathology
Grade
gender/age





2-A-Pap Adeno G2
ILS-1408
ABS
ovary
Papillary
2
53/F






adenocarcinoma


3-A-Pap Adeno G2
ILS-1431
ABS
ovary
Papillary
2
52/F






adenocarcinoma


4-A-Pap CystAdeno G2
ILS-7286
ABS
ovary
Papillary
2
50/F






cystadenocarcinoma


1-A-Pap Adeno G3
ILS-1406
ABS
ovary
Papillary
3
73/F






adenocarcinoma


14-B-Adeno G2
A501111
BioChain
ovary
Adenocarcinoma
2
41/F


5-G-Adeno G3
99-12-G432
GOG
ovary
Adenocarcinoma
3
46/F






(Stage 3C)


6-A-Adeno G3
A0106
ABS
ovary
adenocarcinoma
3
51/F


7-A-Adeno G3
IND-00375
ABS
ovary
adenocarcinoma
3
59/F


8-B-Adeno G3
A501113
BioChain
ovary
adenocarcinoma
3
60/F


9-G-Adeno G3
99-06-G901
GOG
ovary
Adenocarcinoma
3
84/F






(maybe serous)


10-B-Adeno G3
A407069
Biochain
ovary
Adenocarcinoma
3
60/F


11-B-Adeno G3
A407068
Biochain
ovary
Adenocarcinoma
3
49/F


12-B-Adeno G3
A406023
Biochain
ovary
Adenocarcinoma
3
45/F


13-G-Adeno G3
94-05-7603
GOG
right ovary
Metastasis
3
67/F






adenocarcinoma


15-B-Adeno G3
A407065
BioChain
ovary
Carcinoma
3
27/F


16-Ct-Adeno
1090387
Clontech
ovary
Carcinoma NOS

F


22-A-Muc CystAde G2
A0139
ABS
ovary
Mucinous
2
72/F






cystadenocarcinoma






(Stage 1C)


21-G-Muc CystAde G2-3
95-10-G020
GOG
ovary
Mucinous
2-3
44/F






cystadenocarcinoma






(Stage 2)


23-A-Muc CystAde G3
VNM-00187
ABS
ovary
Mucinous
3
45/F






cystadenocarcinoma






with low malignant


17-B-Muc Adeno G3
A504084
BioChain
ovary
Mucinous
3
51/F






adenocarcinoma


18-B-Muc Adeno G3
A504083
BioChain
ovary
Mucinous
3
45/F






adenocarcinoma


19-B-Muc Adeno G3
A504085
BioChain
ovary
Mucinous

34/F






adenocarcinoma


20-A-Pap Muc CystAde
USA-00273
ABS
ovary
Papillary mucinous

45/F






cystadenocarcinoma


33-B-Pap Sero CystAde G1
A503175
BioChain
ovary
Serous papillary
1
41/F






cystadenocarcinoma


25-A-Pap Sero Adeno G3
N0021
ABS
ovary
Papillary serous
3
55/F






adenocarcinoma






(Stage T3CN1MX)


24-G-Pap Sero Adeno G3
2001-07-G801
GOG
ovary
Papillary serous
3
68/F






adenocarcinoma


30-G-Pap Sero Adeno G3
2001-08-G011
GOG
ovary
Papillary serous
3
72/F






carcinoma (Stage 1C)


70-G-Pap Sero Adeno G3
95-08-G069
GOG
ovary
Papillary serous
3
F






adenocarcinoma


31-B-Pap Sero CystAde G3
A503176
BioChain
ovary
Serous papillary
3
52/F






cystadenocarcinoma


32-G-Pap Sero CystAde G3
93-09-4901
GOG
ovary
Serous papillary
3
F






cystadenocarcinoma


66-G-Pap Sero Adeno G3 SIV
2000-01-G413
GOG
ovary
Papillary serous

F






carcinoma (metastais






of primary






peritoneum) (Stage 4)


29-G-Sero Adeno G3
2001-12-G035
GOG
right ovary
Serous
3
50/F






adenocarcinoma (Stage 3A)


41-G-Mix Sero/Muc/Endo G2
98-03-G803
GOG
ovary
Mixed epithelial
2
38






cystadenocarcinoma






with mucinous,






endometrioid,






squamous and






papillary serous






(Stage 2)


40-G-Mix Sero/Endo G2
95-11-G006
GOG
ovary, end
Papillary serous and
2
49/F





ometrium
endometrioid






cystadenocarcinoma






(Stage 3C)


37-G-Mix Sero/Endo G3
2002-05-G513
GOG
ovary
Mixed serous and
3
56/F






endometrioid






adenocarcinoma


38-G-Mix Sero/Endo G3
2002-05-G509
GOG
ovary
Mixed serous and
3
64/F






endometrioid






adenocarcinoma of






mullerian (Stage 3C)


39-G-Mix Sero/Endo G3
2001-12-G037
GOG
ovary
Mixed serous and
3
F






endometrioid






adenocarcinoma


36-G-Endo Adeno G1-2
2000-09-G612
GOG
ovary
Endometrial
1-2
69/F






adenocarcinoma


35-G-Endo Adeno G2
94-08-7604
GOG
right ovary
Endometriold
2
39/F






adenocarcinoma


34-G-Pap Endo Adeno G3
95-04-2002
GOG
ovary
Papillary endometrioid
3
68/F






adenocarcinoma (Stage 3C)


43-G-Clear cell Adeno G3
2001-10-G002
GOG
ovary
Clear cell
3
74/F






adenocarcinoma


44-G-Clear cell Adeno
2001-07-G084
GOG
ovary
Clear cell

73/F






adenocarcinoma (Stage 3A)


42-G-Adeno borderline
98-08-G001
GOG
ovary
Epithelial

46/F






adenocarcinoma of






borderline malignancy


59-G-Sero CysAdenoFibroma
98-12-G401
GOG
ovary
Serous CysAdenoFibroma

77/F


63-G-Sero CysAdenoFibroma
2000-10-G620
GOG
ovary
Serous CysAdenoFibroma of

71/F






borderline malignancy


64-G-Ben Sero CysAdenoma
99-06-G039
GOG
ovary
Bengin Serous CysAdenoma

57/F


56-G-Ben Muc CysAdeno
99-01-G407
GOG
left ovary
Bengin mucinus

46/F






cysadenoma


62-G-Ben Muc CysAdenoma
99-10-G442
GOG
ovary
Bengin mucinus

32/F






cysadenoma


60-G-Muc CysAdenoma
99-01-G043
GOG
ovary
Mucinous

40/F






Cysadenoma


61-G-Muc CysAdenoma
99-07-G011
GOG
ovary
Mucinous

63/F






Cysadenoma


65-G-Edometrioma
97-11-G320
GOG
right ovary
Endometrioma

41/F


57-B-Thecoma
A407066
BioChain
ovary
Thecoma

56/F


58-CG-Struteratoma
CG-177
Ichilov
ovary
Struma ovary/monodermal

58/F






teratoma


50-B-N M8
A501114
BioChain
ovary
Normal (matched

60/F






tumor A501113)


49-B-N M14
A501112
BioChain
ovary
Normal (matched

41/F






tumor A501111)


69-G-N M24
2001-07-G801N
GOG
ovary
Normal (matched

68/F






tumor 2001-07-G801)


67-G-N M38
2002-05-509N
GOG
ovary
Normal (matched

64/F






tumor 2002-05-G509)


51-G-N M41
98-03-G803N
GOG
ovary
Normal (matched

38/F






tumor 98-03-G803)


52-G-N M42
98-08-G001N
GOG
ovary
Normal (matched

46/F






tumor 98-08-G001)


68-G-N M56
99-01-G407N
GOG
ovary
Normal (matched

46/F






bengin 99-01-G407)


72-G-N M66
2000-01-G413N
GOG
ovary
Normal (matched

F






tumor 2000-01-G413)


73-G-N M59
98-12-G401N
GOG
ovary
Normal (matched

77/F






tumor 98-12-G401)


74-G-N M65
97-11-G320N
GOG
ovary
Normal (matched

41/F






tumor 97-11G320)


75-G-N M60
99-01-G043N
GOG
ovary
Normal (matched

40/F






tumor 99-01-G043)


45-B-N
A503274
BioChain
ovary
Normal PM

41/F


46-B-N
A504086
BioChain
ovary
Normal PM

41/F


48-B-N
A504087
BioChain
ovary
Normal PM

51/F


47-Am-N
061P43A
Ambion
ovary
Normal (CLOSED HEAD)

16/F


71-CG-N
CG-188-7
Ichilov
ovary
Normal PM

49/F
















TABLE 2







Tissue samples in normal panel:













Lot no.
Source
Tissue
Pathology
Sex/Age
















 1-Am-Colon (C71)
071P10B
Ambion
Colon
PM
F/43


 2-B-Colon (C69)
A411078
Biochain
Colon
PM-Pool of 10
M&F


 3-Cl-Colon (C70)
1110101
Clontech
Colon
PM-Pool of 3
M&F


 4-Am-Small Intestine
091P0201A
Ambion
Small Intestine
PM
M/75


 5-B-Small Intestine
A501158
Biochain
Small Intestine
PM
M/63


 6-B-Rectum
A605138
Biochain
Rectum
PM
M/25


 7-B-Rectum
A610297
Biochain
Rectum
PM
M/24


 8-B-Rectum
A610298
Biochain
Rectum
PM
M/27


 9-Am-Stomach
110P04A
Ambion
Stomach
PM
M/16


10-B-Stomach
A501159
Biochain
Stomach
PM
M/24


11-B-Esophagus
A603814
Biochain
Esophagus
PM
M/26


12-B-Esophagus
A603813
Biochain
Esophagus
PM
M/41


13-Am-Pancreas
071P25C
Ambion
Pancreas
PM
M/25


14-CG-Pancreas
CG-255-2
Ichilov
Pancreas
PM
M/75


15-B-Lung
A409363
Biochain
Lung
PM
F/26


16-Am-Lung (L93)
111P0103A
Ambion
Lung
PM
F/61


17-B-Lung (L92)
A503204
Biochain
Lung
PM
M/28


18-Am-Ovary (O47)
061P43A
Ambion
Ovary
PM
F/16


19-B-Ovary (O48)
A504087
Biochain
Ovary
PM
F/51


20-B-Ovary (O46)
A504086
Biochain
Ovary
PM
F/41


21-Am-Cervix
101P0101A
Ambion
Cervix
PM
F/40


22-B-Cervix
A408211
Biochain
Cervix
PM
F/36


23-B-Cervix
A504089
Biochain
Cervix
PM-Pool of 5
M&F


24-B-Uterus
A411074
Biochain
Uterus
PM-Pool of 10
M&F


25-B-Uterus
A409248
Biochain
Uterus
PM
F/43


26-B-Uterus
A504090
Biochain
Uterus
PM-Pool of 5
M&F


27-B-Bladder
A501157
Biochain
Bladder
PM
M/29


28-Am-Bladder
071P02C
Ambion
Bladder
PM
M/20


29-B-Bladder
A504088
Biochain
Bladder
PM-Pool of 5
M&F


30-Am-Placenta
021P33A
Ambion
Placenta
PB
F/33


31-B-Placenta
A410165
Biochain
Placenta
PB
F/26


32-B-Placenta
A411073
Biochain
Placenta
PB-Pool of 5
M&F


33-B-Breast (B59)
A607155
Biochain
Breast
PM
F/36


34-Am-Breast (B63)
26486
Ambion
Breast
PM
F/43


35-Am-Breast (B64)
23036
Ambion
Breast
PM
F/57


36-Cl-Prostate (P53)
1070317
Clontech
Prostate
PB-Pool of 47
M&F


37-Am-Prostate (P42)
061P04A
Ambion
Prostate
PM
M/47


38-Am-Prostate (P59)
25955
Ambion
Prostate
PM
M/62


39-Am-Testis
111P0104A
Ambion
Testis
PM
M/25


40-B-Testis
A411147
Biochain
Testis
PM
M/74


41-Cl-Testis
1110320
Clontech
Testis
PB-Pool of 45
M&F


42-CG-Adrenal
CG-184-10
Ichilov
Adrenal
PM
F/81


43-B-Adrenal
A610374
Biochain
Adrenal
PM
F/83


44-B-Heart
A411077
Biochain
Heart
PB-Pool of 5
M&F


45-CG-Heart
CG-255-9
Ichilov
Heart
PM
M/75


46-CG-Heart
CG-227-1
Ichilov
Heart
PM
F/36


47-Am-Liver
081P0101A
Ambion
Liver
PM
M/64


48-CG-Liver
CG-93-3
Ichilov
Liver
PM
F/19


49-CG-Liver
CG-124-4
Ichilov
Liver
PM
F/34


50-Cl-BM
1110932
Clontech
Bone Marrow
PM-Pool of 8
M&F


51-CGEN-Blood
WBC#5
CGEN
Blood

M


52-CGEN-Blood
WBC#4
CGEN
Blood

M


53-CGEN-Blood
WBC#3
CGEN
Blood

M


54-CG-Spleen
CG-267
Ichilov
Spleen
PM
F/25


55-CG-Spleen
111P0106B
Ambion
Spleen
PM
M/25


56-CG-Spleen
A409246
Biochain
Spleen
PM
F/12


56-CG-Thymus
CG-98-7
Ichilov
Thymus
PM
F/28


58-Am-Thymus
101P0101A
Ambion
Thymus
PM
M/14


59-B-Thymus
A409278
Biochain
Thymus
PM
M/28


60-B-Thyroid
A610287
Biochain
Thyroid
PM
M/27


61-B-Thyroid
A610286
Biochain
Thyroid
PM
M/24


62-CG-Thyroid
CG-119-2
Ichilov
Thyroid
PM
F/66


63-Cl-Salivary Gland
1070319
Clontech
Salivary Gland
PM-Pool of 24
M&F


64-Am-Kidney
111P0101B
Ambion
Kidney
PM-Pool of 14
M&F


65-Cl-Kidney
1110970
Clontech
Kidney
PM-Pool of 14
M&F


66-B-Kidney
A411080
Biochain
Kidney
PM-Pool of 5
M&F


67-CG-Cerebellum
CG-183-5
Ichilov
Cerebellum
PM
M/74


68-CG-Cerebellum
CG-212-5
Ichilov
Cerebellum
PM
M/54


69-B-Brain
A411322
Biochain
Brain
PM
M/28


70-Cl-Brain
1120022
Clontech
Brain
PM-Pool of 2
M&F


71-B-Brain
A411079
Biochain
Brain
PM-Pool of 2
M&F


72-CG-Brain
CG-151-1
Ichilov
Brain
PM
F/86


73-Am-Skeletal Muscle
101P013A
Ambion
Skeletal Muscle
PM
F/28


74-Cl-Skeletal Muscle
1061038
Clontech
Skeletal Muscle
PM-Pool of 2
M&F









Materials and Experimental Procedures

RNA preparation—RNA was obtained from Clontech (Franklin Lakes, N.J. USA 07417, clontech.com), BioChain Inst. Inc. (Hayward, Calif. 94545 USA biochain.com), ABS (Wilmington, Del. 19801, USA, absbioreagents.com) or Ambion (Austin, Tex. 78744 USA, ambion.com). Alternatively, RNA was generated from tissue samples using TRI-Reagent (Molecular Research Center), according to Manufacturer's instructions. Tissue and RNA samples were obtained from patients or from postmortem. Total RNA samples were treated with DNaseI (Ambion) and purified using RNeasy columns (Qiagen).


RT PCR—Purified RNA (1 μg) was mixed with 150 ng Random Hexamer primers (Invitrogen) and 500 μM dNTP in a total volume of 15.6 μl. The mixture was incubated for 5 min at 65° C. and then quickly chilled on ice. Thereafter, 5 μl of 5× SuperscriptII first strand buffer (Invitrogen), 2.4 μl 0.1M DTT and 40 units RNasin (Promega) were added, and the mixture was incubated for 10 min at 25° C., followed by further incubation at 42° C. for 2 min. Then, 1 μl (200 units) of SuperscriptII (Invitrogen) was added and the reaction (final volume of 25 μl) was incubated for 50 min at 42° C. and then inactivated at 70° C. for 15 min. The resulting cDNA was diluted 1:20 in TE buffer (10 mM Tris pH=8, 1 mM EDTA pH=8).


Real-Time RT-PCR analysis—cDNA (511), prepared as described above, was used as a template in Real-Time PCR reactions using the SYBR Green I assay (PE Applied Biosystem) with specific primers and UNG Enzyme (Eurogentech or ABI or Roche). The amplification was effected as follows: 50° C. for 2 min, 95° C. for 10 min, and then 40 cycles of 95° C. for 15 sec, followed by 60° C. for 1 min. Detection was performed by using the PE Applied Biosystem SDS 7000. The cycle in which the reactions achieved a threshold level (Ct) of fluorescence was registered and was used to calculate the relative transcript quantity in the RT reactions. The relative quantity was calculated using the equation Q=efficiency^−Ct. The efficiency of the PCR reaction was calculated from a standard curve, created by using serial dilutions of several reverse transcription (RT) reactions. To minimize inherent differences in the RT reaction, the resulting relative quantities were normalized to the geometric mean of the relative quantities of several housekeeping (HSKP) genes. Schematic summary of quantitative real-time PCR analysis is presented in FIG. 3. As shown, the x-axis shows the cycle number. The CT=Threshold Cycle point, which is the cycle that the amplification curve crosses the fluorescence threshold that was set in the experiment. This point is a calculated cycle number in which PCR products signal is above the background level (passive dye ROX) and still in the Geometric/Exponential phase (as shown, once the level of fluorescence crosses the measurement threshold, it has a geometrically increasing phase, during which measurements are most accurate, followed by a linear phase and a plateau phase; for quantitative measurements, the latter two phases do not provide accurate measurements). The y-axis shows the normalized reporter fluorescence. It should be noted that this type of analysis provides relative quantification.


The sequences of the housekeeping genes measured in all the examples on ovarian cancerpanel were as follows:


SDHA (SEQ ID NO:1032) (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032))


SDHA Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:1033): TGGGAACAAGAGGGCATCTG


SDHA Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:1034): CCACCACTGCATCAAATTCATG


SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035): TGGGAACAAGAGGGCATCTGCTAAAGTTTCAGATTCCATTTCTGCTCAGTATCCAGT AGTGGATCATGAATTTGATGCAGTGGTGG PBGD (SEQ ID NO:1036) (GenBank Accession No. BC019323),


PBGD Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:1037): TGAGAGTGATTCGCGTGGG


PBGD Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:1038): CCAGGGTACGAGGCTTTCAAT


PBGD-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1039): TGAGAGTGATTCGCGTGGGTACCCGCAAGAGCCAGCTTGCTCGCATACAGACGGAC AGTGTGGTGGCAACATTGAAAGCCTCGTACCCTGG


HPRT1 (SEQ ID NO: 1040) (GenBank Accession No. NM000194),


HPRT1 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:1041): TGACACTGGCAAAACAATGCA


HPRT1 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:1042): GGTCCTTTTCACCAGCAAGCT


HPRT1-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1043): TGACACTGGCAAAACAATGCAGACTTTGCTTTCCTTGGTCAGGCAGTATAATCCAA AGATGGTCAAGGTCGCAAGCTTGCTGGTGAAAAGGACC GAPDH (SEQ ID NO: 1044) (GenBank Accession No. BC026907)


GAPDH Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:1045): TGCACCACCAACTGCTTAGC


GAPDH Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:1046): CCATCACGCCACAGTTTCC


GAPDH-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1047): TGCACCACCAACTGCTTAGCACCCCTGGCCAAGGTCATCCATGACAACTTTGGTATC GTGGAAGGACTCATGACCACAGTCCATGCCATCACTGCCACCCAGAAGACTGTGGA TGG


The sequences of the housekeeping genes measured in all the examples on normal tissue samples panel were as follows:


RPL19 (SEQ ID NO:1048) (GenBank Accession No. NM000981),


RPL19 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:1049): TGGCAAGAAGAAGGTCTGGTTAG


RPL19 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:1050): TGATCAGCCCATCTTTGATGAG


RPL19-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1051): TGGCAAGAAGAAGGTCTGGTTAGACCCCAATGAGACCAATGAAATCGCCAATGCCA ACTCCCGTCAGCAGATCCGGAAGCTCATCAAAGATGGGCTGATCA


TATA box (SEQ ID NO: 1052) (GenBank Accession No. NM003194),


TATA box Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:1053): CGGTTTGCTGCGGTAATCAT


TATA box Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:1054): TTTCTTGCTGCCAGTCTGGAC


TATA box—amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1055):


CGGTTTGCTGCGGTAATCATGAGGATAAGAGAGCCACGAACCACGGCACTGATTTT CAGTTCTGGGAAAATGGTGTGCACAGGAGCCAAGAGTGAAGAACAGTCCAGACTG GCAGCAAGAAA


Ubiquitin (SEQ ID NO: 1056) (GenBank Accession No. BC000449)


Ubiquitin Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:1057): ATTTGGGTCGCGGTTCTTG


Ubiquitin Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:1058): TGCCTTGACATTCTCGATGGT


Ubiquitin C-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1059): ATTTGGGTCGCGGTTCTTGTTTGTGGATCGCTGTGATCGTCACTTGACAATGCAGAT CTTCGTGAAGACTCTGACTGGTAAGACCATCACCCTCGAGG TTGAGCCCAGTGACACCATCGAGAATGTCAAGGCA


SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032))


SDHA Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:1033): TGGGAACAAGAGGGCATCTG


SDHA Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:1034): CCACCACTGCATCAAATTCATG


SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035): TGGGAACAAGAGGGCATCTGCTAAAGTTTCAGATTCCATTTCTGCTCAGTATCCAGT AGTGGATCATGAATTTGATGCAGTGGTGG


Oligonucleotide-Based Micro-Array Experiment Protocol—


Microarray Fabrication


Microarrays (chips) were printed by pin deposition using the MicroGrid II MGII 600 robot from BioRobotics Limited (Cambridge, UK). 50-mer oligonucleotides target sequences were designed by Compugen Ltd (Tel-Aviv, Ill.) as described by A. Shoshan et al, “Optical technologies and informatics”, Proceedings of SPIE. Vol 4266, pp. 86-95 (2001). The designed oligonucleotides were synthesized and purified by desalting with the Sigma-Genosys system (The Woodlands, Tex., US) and all of the oligonucleotides were joined to a C6 amino-modified linker at the 5′ end, or being attached directly to CodeLink slides (Cat #25-6700-01. Amersham Bioscience, Piscataway, N.J., US). The 50-mer oligonucleotides, forming the target sequences, were first suspended in Ultra-pure DDW (Cat #01-866-1A Kibbutz Beit-Haemek, Israel) to a concentration of 50 μM. Before printing the slides, the oligonucleotides were resuspended in 300 mM sodium phosphate (pH 8.5) to final concentration of 150 mM and printed at 35-40% relative humidity at 21° C.


Each slide contained a total of 9792 features in 32 subarrays. Of these features, 4224 features were sequences of interest according to the present invention and negative controls that were printed in duplicate. An additional 288 features (96 target sequences printed in triplicate) contained housekeeping genes from Human Evaluation Library2, Compugen Ltd, Israel. Another 384 features are E. coli spikes 1-6, which are oligos to E-Coli genes which are commercially available in the Array Control product (Array control-sense oligo spots, Ambion Inc. Austin, Tex. Cat #1781, Lot #112K06).


Post-Coupling Processing of Printed Slides


After the spotting of the oligonucleotides to the glass (CodeLink) slides, the slides were incubated for 24 hours in a sealed saturated NaCl humidification chamber (relative humidity 70-75%).


Slides were treated for blocking of the residual reactive groups by incubating them in blocking solution at 50° C. for 15 minutes (10 ml/slide of buffer containing 0.1M Tris, 50 mM ethanolamine, 0.1% SDS). The slides were then rinsed twice with Ultra-pure DDW (double distilled water). The slides were then washed with wash solution (10 ml/slide. 4×SSC, 0.1% SDS)) at 50° C. for 30 minutes on the shaker. The slides were then rinsed twice with Ultra-pure DDW, followed by drying by centrifugation for 3 minutes at 800 rpm.


Next, in order to assist in automatic operation of the hybridization protocol, the slides were treated with Ventana Discovery hybridization station barcode adhesives. The printed slides were loaded on a Bio-Optica (Milan, Italy) hematology staining device and were incubated for 10 minutes in 50 ml of 3-Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane (Sigma A3648 lot #122K589). Excess fluid was dried and slides were then incubated for three hours in 20 mm/Hg in a dark vacuum desiccator (Pelco 2251, Ted Pella, Inc. Redding Calif.).


The following protocol was then followed with the Genisphere 900-RP (random primer), with mini elute columns on the Ventana Discovery HybStation™, to perform the microarray experiments. Briefly, the protocol was performed as described with regard to the instructions and information provided with the device itself. The protocol included cDNA synthesis and labeling. cDNA concentration was measured with the TBS-380 (Turner Biosystems. Sunnyvale, Calif.) PicoFlour, which is used with the OliGreen ssDNA Quantitation reagent and kit.


Hybridization was performed with the Ventana Hybridization device, according to the provided protocols (Discovery Hybridization Station Tuscon Ariz.).


The slides were then scanned with GenePix 4000B dual laser scanner from Axon Instruments Inc, and analyzed by GenePix Pro 5.0 software.


Schematic summary of the oligonucleotide based microarray fabrication and the experimental flow is presented in FIGS. 4 and 5.


Briefly, as shown in FIG. 4, DNA oligonucleotides at 25 uM were deposited (printed) onto Amersham ‘CodeLink’ glass slides generating a well defined ‘spot’. These slides are covered with a long-chain, hydrophilic polymer chemistry that creates an active 3-D surface that covalently binds the DNA oligonucleotides 5′-end via the C6-amine modification. This binding ensures that the full length of the DNA oligonucleotides is available for hybridization to the cDNA and also allows lower background, high sensitivity and reproducibility.



FIG. 5 shows a schematic method for performing the microarray experiments. It should be noted that stages on the left-hand or right-hand side may optionally be performed in any order, including in parallel, until stage 4 (hybridization). Briefly, on the left-hand side, the target oligonucleotides are being spotted on a glass microscope slide (although optionally other materials could be used) to form a spotted slide (stage 1). On the right hand side, control sample RNA and cancer sample RNA are Cy3 and Cy5 labeled, respectively (stage 2), to form labeled probes. It should be noted that the control and cancer samples come from corresponding tissues (for example, normal prostate tissue and cancerous prostate tissue). Furthermore, the tissue from which the RNA was taken is indicated below in the specific examples of data for particular clusters, with regard to overexpression of an oligonucleotide from a “chip” (microarray), as for example “prostate” for chips in which prostate cancerous tissue and normal tissue were tested as described above. In stage 3, the probes are mixed. In stage 4, hybridization is performed to form a processed slide. In stage 5, the slide is washed and scanned to form an image file, followed by data analysis in stage 6.


DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER H61775

Cluster H61775 features 2 transcript(s) and 6 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO







H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1)
1



H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2)
2

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO







H61775_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 3)
3



H61775_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 4)
4



H61775_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 5)
5



H61775_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 6)
6



H61775_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 7)
7



H61775_node_5 (SEQ ID NO: 8)
8

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO














H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9)
9



H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10)
10










Cluster H61775 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the right hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 6 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 6 and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: brain malignant tumors and a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues.









TABLE 4







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














bladder
0



brain
0



colon
0



epithelial
10



general
3



breast
8



muscle
0



ovary
0



pancreas
0



prostate
0



uterus
0

















TABLE 5







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





bladder
3.1e−01
3.8e−01
3.2e−01
2.5
4.6e−01
1.9


brain
8.8e−02
6.5e−02
1
3.5
4.1e−04
5.8


colon
5.6e−01
6.4e−01
1
1.1
1
1.1


epithelial
3.0e−02
1.3e−01
2.3e−02
2.1
3.2e−01
1.2


general
1.3e−06
4.9e−05
1.0e−07
6.3
1.5e−06
4.3


breast
4.7e−01
3.7e−01
3.3e−01
2.0
4.6e−01
1.6


muscle
2.3e−01
2.9e−01
1.5e−01
6.8
3.9e−01
2.6


ovary
3.8e−01
4.2e−01
1.5e−01
2.4
2.6e−01
1.9


pancreas
3.3e−01
4.4e−01
4.2e−01
2.4
5.3e−01
1.9


prostate
7.3e−01
7.8e−01
6.7e−01
1.5
7.5e−01
1.3


uterus
1.0e−01
2.6e−01
2.9e−01
2.6
5.1e−01
1.8









As noted above, cluster H61775 features 2 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) and Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953) (SEQ ID NO:953):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGRPPLHVIEWL RFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG corresponding to amino acids 11-93 of Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRTQEDSGLPCW RSSCSVTLQV (SEQ ID NO: 1110) corresponding to amino acids 84-152 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRTQEDSGLPCW RSSCSVTLQV (SEQ ID NO: 1110) in H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9).


Comparison report between H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) and AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954) (SEQ ID NO:954):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGRPPLHVIEWL RFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRTQEDSGLPCW RSSCSVTLQV (SEQ ID NO: 1110) corresponding to amino acids 84-152 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRTQEDSGLPCW RSSCSVTLQV (SEQ ID NO: 1110) in H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 6







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





 14
I -> T
No


138
G -> R
No


 34
G -> E
Yes


 48
G -> R
No


 91
R -> *
Yes









Variant protein H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) is encoded by the following transcript(s): H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 261 and ends at position 716. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





117
T -> C
Yes


200
T -> C
No


672
G -> C
No


222
T -> C
Yes


301
T -> C
No


361
G -> A
Yes


377
G -> A
No


400
-> C
No


402
G -> C
No


531
C -> T
Yes


566
T -> C
No









Variant protein H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) and Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGRPPLHVIEWL RFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG corresponding to amino acids 11-93 of Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10).


Comparison report between H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) and AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGRPPLHVIEWL RFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





14
I -> T
No


34
G -> E
Yes


48
G -> R
No









Variant protein H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) is encoded by the following transcript(s): H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 261 and ends at position 509. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





117
T -> C
Yes


200
T -> C
No


222
T -> C
Yes


301
T -> C
No


361
G -> A
Yes


377
G -> A
No


400
-> C
No


402
G -> C
No


596
T -> A
Yes









As noted above, cluster H61775 features 6 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster H61775_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 3) according to the present invention is supported by 17 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) and H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2). Table 10 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 10







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1)
87
318



H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2)
87
318










Segment cluster H61775_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 4) according to the present invention is supported by 20 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) and H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2). Table 11 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 11







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1)
319
507



H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2)
319
507










Segment cluster H61775_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 5) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 12







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2)
515
715










Segment cluster H61775_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 6) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 13







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1)
508
1205










According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster H61775_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 7) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) and H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 14







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1)
1
86



H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2)
1
86










Segment cluster H61775_node5 (SEQ ID NO: 8) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO:2)
508
514











Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/Psw0RJLCti/aLAXQjXh07:Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953)


Sequence Documentation:


Alignment of: H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) x Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 803.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 83 Total


      length: 83


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




embedded image



Sequence name: /tmp/Psw0RJLCti/aLAXQjXh07:AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) x AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954)


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 803.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 83 Total


      length: 83


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




embedded image



Sequence name: /tmp/naab8yR3GC/pSM4l2IL5o:Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) x Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 803.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 83 Total


      length: 83


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




embedded image



Sequence name: /tmp/naab8yR3GC/pSM4l2IL5o:AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) x AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 803.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 83 Total


      length: 83


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Expression of immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 H61775 transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name H61775seg8 (SEQ ID NO:957) in normal and cancerous ovary tissues.


Expression of immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 transcripts detectable by or according to H61775seg8 (SEQ ID NO:957), H61775seg8 (SEQ ID NO:957) amplicon(s) and H61775seg8F2 (SEQ ID NO:955) and H61775seg8R2 (SEQ ID NO:956) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes: PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)), GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO:1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 7 is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. (Values represent the average of duplicate experiments. Error bars indicate the minimal and maximal values obtained


As is evident from FIG. 7, the expression of immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71 Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”) and including benign samples (samples No. 56, 62, 64). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 21 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples.


Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below.


The P value for the difference in the expression levels of immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 2.76E-4.


The above value demonstrates statistical significance of the results.


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: H61775seg8F2 (SEQ ID NO:955) forward primer; and H61775seg8R2 (SEQ ID NO:956) reverse primer.


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: H61775seg8 (SEQ ID NO:957)


H61775seg8F2 (SEQ ID NO:955)


GAAGGCTCTTGTCACTTACTAGCCAT


H61775seg8R2 (SEQ ID NO:956)


TGTCACCATATTTAATCCTCCCAA


Amplicon (SEQ ID NO:957)


GAAGGCTCTTGTCACTTACTAGCCATGTGATTTTGGAAAGAAACTTAACATTAATTC CTTCAGCTACAATGGAATTCTTGGGAGGATTAAATATGGTGACA


Expression of immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9H61775 transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name H61775seg8 (SEQ ID NO:957) in different normal tissues.


Expression of immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 transcripts detectable by or according to H61775 seg8 amplicon(s) and H61775 seg8F and H61775 seg8R was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM000981, (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM003194, (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO:1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20, Table 2 “Tissue samples in normal panel”, above), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples.


The results are described in FIG. 8, presenting the histogram showing the expression of H61775 transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name H61775seg8 (SEQ ID NO:957), in different normal tissues. Amplicon and primers are as above.


DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER HSAPHOL

Cluster HSAPHOL features 7 transcript(s) and 18 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSAPHOL_T10
11



HSAPHOL_T4
12



HSAPHOL_T5
13



HSAPHOL_T6
14



HSAPHOL_T7
15



HSAPHOL_T8
16



HSAPHOL_T9
17

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSAPHOL_node_11
18



HSAPHOL_node_13
19



HSAPHOL_node_15
20



HSAPHOL_node_19
21



HSAPHOL_node_2
22



HSAPHOL_node_21
23



HSAPHOL_node_23
24



HSAPHOL_node_26
25



HSAPHOL_node_28
26



HSAPHOL_node_38
27



HSAPHOL_node_40
28



HSAPHOL_node_42
29



HSAPHOL_node_16
30



HSAPHOL_node_25
31



HSAPHOL_node_34
32



HSAPHOL_node_35
33



HSAPHOL_node_36
34



HSAPHOL_node_41
35

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSAPHOL_P2
37



HSAPHOL_P3
38



HSAPHOL_P4
39



HSAPHOL_P5
40



HSAPHOL_P6
41



HSAPHOL_P7
42



HSAPHOL_P8
43










These sequences are variants of the known protein Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor (SwissProt accession identifier PPBT_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms EC 3.1.3.1; AP-TNAP; Liver/bone/kidney isozyme; TNSALP), SEQ ID NO: 36, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


The variant proteins according to the present invention are variant(s) of a known diagnostic marker, called Alkaline Phosphatase.


Protein Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): THIS ISOZYME MAY PLAY A ROLE IN SKELETAL MINERALIZATION. The sequence for protein Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP



position(s)


on


amino acid


sequence
Comment





 28
Y -> C (in hypophosphatasia; infantile; 7% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_013972.


 33
A -> V (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006147.


111
A -> T (in hypophosphatasia; odonto)./



FTId = VAR_006151.


116
A -> T (in hypophosphatasia; loss of activity)./



FTId = VAR_013977.


120
G -> R (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_013978.


129
G -> R (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_013979.


132
A -> V (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_013146.


134
T -> N (in hypophosphatasia; 9% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_011082.


136
R -> H (in hypophosphatasia; moderate; 33% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_006152.


152
R -> H (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_013980.


162
G -> V (in hypophosphatasia; severe; 1% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_006153.


170
N -> D (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_013981.


 40
A -> V (in hypophosphatasia; 2% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_011081.


171
H -> Y (in hypophosphatasia; severe; 2% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_006154.


176
A -> T (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_011083.


177
A -> T (in hypophosphatasia; adult type)./



FTId = VAR_006155.


179
A -> T (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_006156.


181
S -> L (in hypophosphatasia; 1% OF activity)./



FTId = VAR_013982.


184
R -> W (in hypophosphatasia; loss of activity)./



FTId = VAR_013983.


191
E -> G (in hypophosphatasia; odonto)./



FTId = VAR_006157.


191
E -> K (in hypophosphatasia; moderate; frequent mutation



in European countries)./FTId = VAR_006158.


201
C -> Y (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_006159.


207
Q -> P (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_006160.


 51
A -> V (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_013973.


211
N -> D (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_013984.


220
G -> V (in hypophosphatasia; odonto)./



FTId = VAR_013985.


223
R -> W (in hypophosphatasia; 3% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_013986.


224
K -> E (in hypophosphatasia; infantile; partial loss of



activity)./FTId = VAR_011084.


235
E -> G (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_013987.


246
R -> S (in hypophosphatasia; 4% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_011085.


249
G -> V (in hypophosphatasia; partial loss of activity)./



FTId = VAR_013988.


263
H -> Y (common polymorphism)./FTId = VAR_006161.


289
L -> F (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_006162.


291
E -> K (in hypophosphatasia; moderate; 8% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_013989.


 62
M -> L (in hypophosphatasia; moderate; 27% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_006148.


294
D -> A (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_006163.


294
D -> Y (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_013990.


306
D -> V (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_006164.


326
G -> R (in hypophosphatasia; in a patient carrying also lys-



291)./FTId = VAR_013991.


327
F -> G (in hypophosphatasia; requires 2 nucleotides



substitutions)./FTId = VAR_013992.


327
F -> L (in hypophosphatasia; childhood)./



FTId = VAR_006165.


334
G -> D (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_006166.


348
A -> T (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_011086.


378
D -> V (in hypophosphatasia; loss of activity)./



FTId = VAR_006167.


381
H -> R (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_011087.


 63
G -> V (in hypophosphatasia; loss of activity)./



FTId = VAR_013974.


382
V -> I (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_006168.


391
R -> C (in hypophosphatasia; moderate; 10% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_013993.


399
A -> S (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_013994.


406
D -> G (in hypophosphatasia; 15% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_011088.


423
V -> A (in hypophosphatasia; 16% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_013995.


426
G -> C (in hypophosphatasia; infantile; partial loss of



activity)./FTId = VAR_011089.


436
Y -> H (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_006169.


445
S -> P (in hypophosphatasia; severe; 2% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_013996.


450
R -> C (in hypophosphatasia; severe; 4% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_013997.


450
R -> H (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_011090.


 71
R -> C (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_006149.


456
G -> R (in hypophosphatasia; loss of activity)./



FTId = VAR_011091.


459
V -> M (in hypophosphatasia; infantile)./



FTId = VAR_013998.


473
G -> S (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_013999.


476
E -> K (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_006170.


478
N -> I (in hypophosphatasia; 9% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_011092.


489
C -> S (in hypophosphatasia; 9% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_011093.


490
I -> F (in hypophosphatasia; odonto; partial loss of



activity)./FTId = VAR_014000.


491
G -> R (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_014001.


522
V -> A./FTId = VAR_011094.


 29
W -> A


 71
R -> H (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_013975.


104
N -> K


 71
R -> P (in hypophosphatasia)./FTId = VAR_006150.


 75
G -> S (in hypophosphatasia; severe; 3.5% of activity)./



FTId = VAR_013976.









Protein Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor localization is believed to be attached to the membrane by a GPI-anchor.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: skeletal development; ossification; metabolism, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; magnesium binding; alkaline phosphatase; hydrolase, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and integral membrane protein, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLinkl>.


As noted above, cluster HSAPHOL features 7 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) and AAH21289 (SEQ ID NO: 36):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCA (SEQ ID NO: 1111) corresponding to amino acids 1-22 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to PATPRPLSWLRAPTRLCLDGPSPVLCA corresponding to amino acids 1-27 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 23-49 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to EKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQL HHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAAT ERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNE MPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLD GLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVT DPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAG SLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYK VVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQN YVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF corresponding to amino acids 83-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 50-553 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCA (SEQ ID NO: 1111) of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37).


3. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise AE, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 49−x to 49; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 50+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) and PPBT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCAPATPRPLSWLRAPTRLCLDGPSPVLCA corresponding to amino acids 1-49 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to EKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQL HHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAAT ERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNE MPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLD GLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVT DPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAG SLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYK VVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQN YVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF corresponding to amino acids 21-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 50-553 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCAPATPRPLSWLRAPTRLCLDGPSPVLCA of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37).


3. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise AE, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 49−x to 49; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 50+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because although it is a partial protein, because both trans-membrane region prediction programs predict that this protein has a trans-membrane region, and similarity to known proteins suggests a GPI anchor. Variant protein HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 5, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 5







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





153
N -> S
Yes


172
Q ->
No


551
V -> A
No


206
A ->
No


272
R ->
No


292
Y -> H
Yes


342
V ->
No


344
V ->
No


354
K ->
No


354
K -> Q
No


380
E ->
No









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 1 and ends at position 1659. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 6 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 6







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 417
C -> T
Yes


 458
A -> G
Yes


1140
G ->
No


1509
C -> T
Yes


1629
G -> T
Yes


1652
T -> C
No


1727
C -> T
Yes


1788
G -> A
Yes


1895
A -> C
Yes


2050
C -> T
Yes


2095
A -> G
Yes


2240
G ->
No


 516
G ->
No


2347
-> A
No


2364
T -> G
No


 617
C ->
No


 815
G ->
No


 874
T -> C
Yes


1026
G ->
No


1032
G ->
No


1060
A ->
No


1060
A -> C
No









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) and AAH21289:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVP corresponding to amino acids 63-82 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-20 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYL CGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSA AYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTD VEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFE PGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQAL HEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKK PFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKG PMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSV LF corresponding to amino acids 123-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 21-484 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise PG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 20−x to 20; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 21+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) and PPBT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVP corresponding to amino acids 1-20 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-20 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYL CGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSA AYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTD VEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFE PGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQAL HEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKK PFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKG PMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSV LF corresponding to amino acids 61-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 21-484 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise PG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 20−x to 20; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 21+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure, and/or similarity to known proteins.


Variant protein HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





103
Q ->
No


137
A ->
No


 84
N -> S
Yes


 10
I ->
No


203
R ->
No


223
Y -> H
Yes


273
V ->
No


275
V ->
No


285
K ->
No


285
K -> Q
No


311
E ->
No


482
V -> A
No









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 253 and ends at position 1704. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 179
G -> C
No


 231
A ->
No


1071
G ->
No


1077
G ->
No


1105
A ->
No


1105
A -> C
No


1185
G ->
No


1554
C -> T
Yes


1674
G -> T
Yes


1697
T -> C
No


1772
C -> T
Yes


1833
G -> A
Yes


 232
A -> T
No


1940
A -> C
Yes


2095
C -> T
Yes


2140
A -> G
Yes


2285
G ->
No


2392
-> A
No


2409
T -> G
No


 281
T ->
No


 462
C -> T
Yes


 503
A -> G
Yes


 561
G ->
No


 662
C ->
No


 860
G ->
No


 919
T -> C
Yes









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) and AAH21289:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLC GVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAA YAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDV EYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEP GDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALH EAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKP FTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGP MAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVL F corresponding to amino acids 124-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-463 of HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39).


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) and PPBT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLC GVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAA YAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDV EYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEP GDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALH EAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKP FTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGP MAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVL F corresponding to amino acids 62-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-463 of HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because only one of the two trans-membrane region prediction programs (Tmpred: 1, Tmhmm: 0) has predicted that this protein has a trans-membrane region, but similarity to known proteins suggests a GPI anchor. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein.


Variant protein HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





116
A ->
No


182
R ->
No


 82
Q ->
No


202
Y -> H
Yes


252
V ->
No


254
V ->
No


264
K ->
No


264
K -> Q
No


290
E ->
No


461
V -> A
No


 63
N -> S
Yes









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 215 and ends at position 1603. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 361
C -> T
Yes


 402
A -> G
Yes


1084
G ->
No


1453
C -> T
Yes


1573
G -> T
Yes


1596
T -> C
No


1671
C -> T
Yes


1732
G -> A
Yes


1839
A -> C
Yes


1994
C -> T
Yes


2039
A -> G
Yes


2184
G ->
No


 460
G ->
No


2291
-> A
No


2308
T -> G
No


 561
C ->
No


 759
G ->
No


 818
T -> C
Yes


 970
G ->
No


 976
G ->
No


1004
A ->
No


1004
A -> C
No









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) and AAH21289:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL GLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKA KQALHEAVEM corresponding to amino acids 63-417 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-355 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVD YAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIG ANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF corresponding to amino acids 440-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 356-502 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise MD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 355−x to 355; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 356+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) and PPBT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL GLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKA KQALHEAVEM corresponding to amino acids 1-355 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-355 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVD YAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIG ANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF corresponding to amino acids 377-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 356-502 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise MD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 355−x to 355; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 356+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure and/or similarity to known protein.


Variant protein HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





124
N -> S
Yes


143
Q ->
No


500
V -> A
No


 10
I ->
No


177
A ->
No


243
R ->
No


263
Y -> H
Yes


313
V ->
No


315
V ->
No


325
K ->
No


325
K -> Q
No


351
E ->
No









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 253 and ends at position 1758. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












179
G −> C
No


231
A −>
No


1191
G −>
No


1197
G −>
No


1225
A −>
No


1225
A −> C
No


1305
G −>
No


1608
C −> T
Yes


1728
G −> T
Yes


1751
T −> C
No


1826
C −> T
Yes


1887
G −> A
Yes


232
A −> T
No


1994
A −> C
Yes


2149
C −> T
Yes


2194
A −> G
Yes


2339
G −>
No


2446
−> A
No


2463
T −> G
No


281
T −>
No


582
C −> T
Yes


623
A −> G
Yes


681
G −>
No


782
C −>
No


980
G −>
No


1039
T −> C
Yes









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) and AAH21289:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL corresponding to amino acids 63-349 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-287 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTP RGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAV PLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAG SLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF corresponding to amino acids 395-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 288-479 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise LG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 287−x to 287; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 288+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) and PPBT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL corresponding to amino acids 1-287 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-287 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTP RGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAV PLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAG SLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF corresponding to amino acids 333-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 288-479 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise LG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 287−x to 287; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 288+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and at least one of two trans-membrane region prediction programs predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region, also similarity to known proteins suggests a GPI anchor.


Variant protein HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












124
N −> S
Yes


143
Q −>
No


177
A −>
No


243
R −>
No


263
Y −> H
Yes


306
E −>
No


477
V −> A
No


10
I −>
No









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 253 and ends at position 1689. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 14







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












179
G −> C
No


231
A −>
No


1170
G −>
No


1539
C −> T
Yes


1659
G −> T
Yes


1682
T −> C
No


1757
C −> T
Yes


1818
G −> A
Yes


1925
A −> C
Yes


2080
C −> T
Yes


2125
A −> G
Yes


2270
G −>
No


232
A −> T
No


2377
−> A
No


2394
T −> G
No


281
T −>
No


582
C −> T
Yes


623
A −> G
Yes


681
G −>
No


782
C −>
No


980
G −>
No


1039
T −> C
Yes









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) and AAH21289:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYK corresponding to amino acids 63-326 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-264 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) corresponding to amino acids 265-306 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) in HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42).


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) and PPBT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPR corresponding to amino acids 1-262 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-262 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence YKLPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP corresponding to amino acids 263-306 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence YKLPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP in HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42).


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) and O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYK corresponding to amino acids 1-264 of O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-264 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP corresponding to amino acids 265-306 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) in HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 15, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 15







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












124
N −> S
Yes


143
Q −>
No


177
A −>
No


243
R −>
No


263
Y −> H
Yes


273
N −> T
Yes


10
I −>
No









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 253 and ends at position 1170. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 16 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 16







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












179
G −> C
No


231
A −>
No


1070
A −> C
Yes


1225
C −> T
Yes


1270
A −> G
Yes


1415
G −>
No


1522
−> A
No


1539
T −> G
No


232
A −> T
No


281
T −>
No


582
C −> T
Yes


623
A −> G
Yes


681
G −>
No


782
C −>
No


980
G −>
No


1039
T −> C
Yes









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) and AAH21289:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL G corresponding to amino acids 63-350 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-288 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) corresponding to amino acids 289-316 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) in HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43).


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) and PPBT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL G corresponding to amino acids 1-288 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-288 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) corresponding to amino acids 289-316 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) in HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43).


Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) and O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958) (SEQ ID NO:958):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFL GDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTAT AYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHA TPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPK NKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL G corresponding to amino acids 1-288 of O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-288 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) corresponding to amino acids 289-316 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) in HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 17, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 17







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












124
N −> S
Yes


143
Q −>
No


177
A −>
No


243
R −>
No


263
Y −> H
Yes


294
R −> S
Yes


305
G −> R
Yes


307
A −> V
Yes


10
I −>
No









Variant protein HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 253 and ends at position 1200. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 18 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 18







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












179
G −> C
No


231
A −>
No


1134
G −> T
Yes


1165
G −> A
Yes


1172
C −> T
Yes


1376
T −> C
Yes


1384
G −> C
Yes


1565
T −> G
Yes


232
A −> T
No


281
T −>
No


582
C −> T
Yes


623
A −> G
Yes


681
G −>
No


782
C −>
No


980
G −>
No


1039
T −> C
Yes









As noted above, cluster HSAPHOL features 18 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 18) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T10
149
313


(SEQ ID NO:11)


HSAPHOL_T5
149
313


(SEQ ID NO:13)


HSAPHOL_T7
149
313


(SEQ ID NO:15)


HSAPHOL_T8
149
313


(SEQ ID NO:16)


HSAPHOL_T9
149
313


(SEQ ID NO:17)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node13 (SEQ ID NO: 19) according to the present invention is supported by 50 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T10
314
433


(SEQ ID NO:11)


HSAPHOL_T4
149
268


(SEQ ID NO:12)


HSAPHOL_T7
314
433


(SEQ ID NO:15)


HSAPHOL_T8
314
433


(SEQ ID NO:16)


HSAPHOL_T9
314
433


(SEQ ID NO:17)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 20) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T6
1
212


(SEQ ID NO:14)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node19 (SEQ ID NO: 21) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T10
550
724


(SEQ ID NO:11)


HSAPHOL_T4
385
559


(SEQ ID NO:12)


HSAPHOL_T5
430
604


(SEQ ID NO:13)


HSAPHOL_T6
329
503


(SEQ ID NO:14)


HSAPHOL_T7
550
724


(SEQ ID NO:15)


HSAPHOL_T8
550
724


(SEQ ID NO:16)


HSAPHOL_T9
550
724


(SEQ ID NO:17)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 22) according to the present invention is supported by 33 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T10
1
148


(SEQ ID NO:11)


HSAPHOL_T4
1
148


(SEQ ID NO:12)


HSAPHOL_T5
1
148


(SEQ ID NO:13)


HSAPHOL_T7
1
148


(SEQ ID NO:15)


HSAPHOL_T8
1
148


(SEQ ID NO:16)


HSAPHOL_T9
1
148


(SEQ ID NO:17)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 22)1 according to the present invention is supported by 45 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T10
725
900


(SEQ ID NO:11)


HSAPHOL_T4
560
735


(SEQ ID NO:12)


HSAPHOL_T5
605
780


(SEQ ID NO:13)


HSAPHOL_T6
504
679


(SEQ ID NO:14)


HSAPHOL_T7
725
900


(SEQ ID NO:15)


HSAPHOL_T8
725
900


(SEQ ID NO:16)


HSAPHOL_T9
725
900


(SEQ ID NO:17)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 22)3 according to the present invention is supported by 45 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HSAPHOL_T10
901
1044


(SEQ ID NO:11)


HSAPHOL_T4
736
879


(SEQ ID NO:12)


HSAPHOL_T5
781
924


(SEQ ID NO:13)


HSAPHOL_T6
680
823


(SEQ ID NO:14)


HSAPHOL_T7
901
1044


(SEQ ID NO:15)


HSAPHOL_T8
901
1044


(SEQ ID NO:16)


HSAPHOL_T9
901
1044


(SEQ ID NO:17)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 22)6 according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T10
1115
1572


(SEQ ID NO:11)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 22)8 according to the present invention is supported by 44 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14) and HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HSAPHOL_T4
950
1084


(SEQ ID NO:12)


HSAPHOL_T5
995
1129


(SEQ ID NO:13)


HSAPHOL_T6
894
1028


(SEQ ID NO:14)


HSAPHOL_T7
1115
1249


(SEQ ID NO:15)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node38 (SEQ ID NO: 27) according to the present invention is supported by 45 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 28







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T4
1277
1396


(SEQ ID NO:12)


HSAPHOL_T5
1322
1441


(SEQ ID NO:13)


HSAPHOL_T6
1221
1340


(SEQ ID NO:14)


HSAPHOL_T7
1376
1495


(SEQ ID NO:15)


HSAPHOL_T8
1307
1426


(SEQ ID NO:16)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node40 (SEQ ID NO: 28) according to the present invention is supported by 69 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 29







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T4
1397
1759


(SEQ ID NO:12)


HSAPHOL_T5
1442
1804


(SEQ ID NO:13)


HSAPHOL_T6
1341
1703


(SEQ ID NO:14)


HSAPHOL_T7
1496
1858


(SEQ ID NO:15)


HSAPHOL_T8
1427
1789


(SEQ ID NO:16)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node42 (SEQ ID NO: 29) according to the present invention is supported by 99 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 30







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T4
1870
2426


(SEQ ID NO:12)


HSAPHOL_T5
1915
2471


(SEQ ID NO:13)


HSAPHOL_T6
1814
2370


(SEQ ID NO:14)


HSAPHOL_T7
1969
2525


(SEQ ID NO:15)


HSAPHOL_T8
1900
2456


(SEQ ID NO:16)


HSAPHOL_T9
1045
1601


(SEQ ID NO:17)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 30) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T10
434
549


(SEQ ID NO:11)


HSAPHOL_T4
269
384


(SEQ ID NO:12)


HSAPHOL_T5
314
429


(SEQ ID NO:13)


HSAPHOL_T6
213
328


(SEQ ID NO:14)


HSAPHOL_T7
434
549


(SEQ ID NO:15)


HSAPHOL_T8
434
549


(SEQ ID NO:16)


HSAPHOL_T9
434
549


(SEQ ID NO:17)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 22)5 according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HSAPHOL_T10
1045
1114


(SEQ ID NO:11)


HSAPHOL_T4
880
949


(SEQ ID NO:12)


HSAPHOL_T5
925
994


(SEQ ID NO:13)


HSAPHOL_T6
824
893


(SEQ ID NO:14)


HSAPHOL_T7
1045
1114


(SEQ ID NO:15)


HSAPHOL_T8
1045
1114


(SEQ ID NO:16)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node34 (SEQ ID NO: 32) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 33







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T4
1085
1155


(SEQ ID NO: 12)


HSAPHOL_T5
1130
1200


(SEQ ID NO: 13)


HSAPHOL_T6
1029
1099


(SEQ ID NO: 14)


HSAPHOL_T7
1250
1320


(SEQ ID NO: 15)


HSAPHOL_T8
1115
1185


(SEQ ID NO: 16)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node35 (SEQ ID NO: 33) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 34







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T4
1156
1221


(SEQ ID NO: 12)


HSAPHOL_T5
1201
1266


(SEQ ID NO: 13)


HSAPHOL_T6
1100
1165


(SEQ ID NO: 14)


HSAPHOL_T8
1186
1251


(SEQ ID NO: 16)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node36 (SEQ ID NO: 34) according to the present invention is supported by 47 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 35







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T4
1222
1276


(SEQ ID NO: 12)


HSAPHOL_T5
1267
1321


(SEQ ID NO: 13)


HSAPHOL_T6
1166
1220


(SEQ ID NO: 14)


HSAPHOL_T7
1321
1375


(SEQ ID NO: 15)


HSAPHOL_T8
1252
1306


(SEQ ID NO: 16)









Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node41 (SEQ ID NO: 35) according to the present invention is supported by 60 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 36







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSAPHOL_T4
1760
1869


(SEQ ID NO: 12)


HSAPHOL_T5
1805
1914


(SEQ ID NO: 13)


HSAPHOL_T6
1704
1813


(SEQ ID NO: 14)


HSAPHOL_T7
1859
1968


(SEQ ID NO: 15)


HSAPHOL_T8
1790
1899


(SEQ ID NO: 16)









Microarray (chip) data is also available for this gene as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 37.









TABLE 37







Oligonucleotides related to this gene










Overexpressed



Oligonucleotide name
in cancers
Chip reference





HSAPHOL_0_11_0
Ovarian cancer
Ovary


(SEQ ID NO: 1012)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/rTOip7OHMr/xEFXPsrVLD:PPBT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) x PPBT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 4926.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 507 Total


      length: 507


      Matching Percent Similarity: 99.61 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.41
    • Total Percent Similarity: 99.61 Total Percent


      Identity: 99.41
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/rTOip7OHMr/xEFXPsrVLD:AAH21289


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) x AAH21289 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 5108.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 531 Total


      length: 586


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 90.61 Total Percent


      Identity: 90.61
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/pYLJnulFqm/UcqrrsA3UA:PPBT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) x PPBT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4615.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 484 Total


      length: 524


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.79
    • Total Percent Similarity: 92.37 Total Percent


      Identity: 92.18
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/pYLJnulFqm/UcqrrsA3UA:AAH21289


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) x AAH21289 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4626.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 484 Total


      length: 524


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 92.37 Total Percent


      Identity: 92.37
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/iYbOicGuUc/lMWHKKvS1d:PPBT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) x PPBT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4517.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 463 Total


      length: 463


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.78
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 99.78
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/iYbOicGuUc/lMWHKKvS1d:AAH21289


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) x AAH21289 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4528.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 463 Total


      length: 463


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/v0YiupJ4xl/W6HH5Tm6Ym:PPBT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) x PPBT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4816.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 502 Total


      length: 524


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.80
    • Total Percent Similarity: 95.80 Total Percent


      Identity: 95.61
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/v0YiupJ4xl/W6HH5Tm6Ym:AAH21289


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) x AAH21289 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4827.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 502 Total


      length: 524


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 95.80 Total Percent


      Identity: 95.80
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/L1ylq0ddii/lFFtdNNCUx:PPBT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) x PPBT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4575.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 479 Total


      length: 524


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.79
    • Total Percent Similarity: 91.41 Total Percent


      Identity: 91.22
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/L1ylq0ddii/lFFtdNNCUx:AAH21289


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) x AAH21289 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4586.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 479 Total


      length: 524


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 91.41 Total Percent


      Identity: 91.41
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/K05Xam2Hdo/CV0GTdjKcW:PPBT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) x PPBT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2574.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 264 Total


      length: 264


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.62
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 99.62
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/K05Xam2Hdo/CV0GTdjKcW:AAH21289


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) x AAH21289 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2585.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 264 Total


      length: 264


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/K05Xam2Hdo/CV0GTdjKcW:O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) x O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2585.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 264 Total


      length: 264


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/H6G7vkGMmy/rS1jwUOCll:PPBT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) x PPBT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2819.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 288 Total


      length: 288


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.65
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 99.65
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/H6G7vkGMmy/rS1jwUOCll:AAH21289


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) x AAH21289 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2830.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 288 Total


      length: 288


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/H6G7vkGMmy/rS1jwUOCll:O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) x O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2830.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 288 Total


      length: 288
    • Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER T10888

Cluster T10888 features 4 transcript(s) and 8 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







T10888_PEA_1_T1
44



T10888_PEA_1_T4
45



T10888_PEA_1_T5
46



T10888_PEA_1_T6
47

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







T10888_PEA_1_node_11
48



T10888_PEA_1_node_12
49



T10888_PEA_1_node_17
50



T10888_PEA_1_node_4
51



T10888_PEA_1_node_6
52



T10888_PEA_1_node_7
53



T10888_PEA_1_node_9
54



T10888_PEA_1_node_15
55

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:







T10888_PEA_1_P2
57



T10888_PEA_1_P4
58



T10888_PEA_1_P5
59



T10888_PEA 1_P6
60










These sequences are variants of the known protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier CEA6_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Normal cross-reacting antigen; Nonspecific crossreacting antigen; CD66c antigen), SEQ ID NO:56, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


The sequence for protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP position(s) on



amino acid sequence
Comment





138
F −> L


239
V −> G









Protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor localization is believed to be attached to the membrane by a GPI-anchor.


The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Cancer. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Immunostimulant. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Imaging agent; Anticancer; Immunostimulant; Immunoconjugate; Monoclonal antibody, murine; Antisense therapy; antibody.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: signal transduction; cell-cell signaling, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; and integral plasma membrane protein, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster T10888 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the right hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 9 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 9 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: colorectal cancer, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues, pancreas carcinoma and gastric carcinoma.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














bladder
0



colon
107



epithelial
52



general
22



head and neck
40



lung
237



breast
0



pancreas
32



prostate
12



stomach
0

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





bladder
5.4e−01
3.4e−01
5.6e−01
1.8
4.6e−01
1.9


colon
1.2e−01
1.7e−01
2.8e−05
3.7
7.9e−04
2.8


epithelial
3.3e−02
2.1e−01
2.8e−20
2.8
4.8e−10
1.9


general
3.3e−05
2.2e−03
1.9e−44
4.9
4.6e−27
3.3


head and neck
4.6e−01
4.3e−01
1
0.8
7.5e−01
1.0


lung
7.6e−01
8.2e−01
8.9e−01
0.6
1
0.3


breast
3.7e−02
4.1e−02
1.5e−01
3.3
3.1e−01
2.4


pancreas
2.6e−01
2.4e−01
8.6e−23
2.8
1.5e−19
4.5


prostate
9.1e−01
9.3e−01
4.1e−02
1.2
1.0e−01
1.0


stomach
4.5e−02
5.6e−02
5.1e−04
4.1
4.7e−04
6.3









As noted above, cluster T10888 features 4 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T10888_PEA1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) and CEA6_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLAHNLP QNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGRETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTG FYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKPSISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYL WWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVLY GPDVPTISPSKANYRPGENLNLSCHAASNPPAQYSWFINGTFQQSTQELFIPNITVNNSGS YMCQAHNSATGLNRTTVTMITVS corresponding to amino acids 1-319 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-319 of T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DWTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1114) corresponding to amino acids 320-324 of T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DWTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1114) in T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












13
V −>
No


232
N −> D
No


324
P −>
No


63
I −>
No


92
G −>
No









Variant protein T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T10888_PEA1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 151 and ends at position 1122. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












119
C −> T
No


120
A −> T
No


1062
A −> G
Yes


1120
C −>
No


1297
G −> T
Yes


1501
A −> G
Yes


1824
G −> A
No


2036
A −> C
No


2036
A −> G
No


2095
A −> C
No


2242
A −> C
No


2245
A −> C
No


189
C −>
No


2250
A −> T
Yes


2339
C −> A
Yes


276
G −> A
Yes


338
T −>
No


424
G −>
No


546
A −> G
No


702
C −> T
No


844
A −> G
No


930
C −> T
Yes









Variant protein T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T10888_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) and CEA6_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLAHNLP QNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGRETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTG FYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKPSISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYL WWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVL corresponding to amino acids 1-234 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-234 of T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) corresponding to amino acids 235-256 of T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) in T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58).


Comparison report between T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) and Q13774 (SEQ ID NO: 959) (SEQ NO:959):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLAHNLP QNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGRETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTG FYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKPSISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYL WWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVL corresponding to amino acids 1-234 of Q13774 (SEQ ID NO: 959), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-234 of T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) corresponding to amino acids 235-256 of T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) in T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












13
V −>
No


232
N −> D
No


63
I −>
No


92
G −>
No









Variant protein T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T10888_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 151 and ends at position 918′. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












119
C −> T
No


120
A −> T
No


978
C −>
No


1155
G −> T
Yes


1359
A −> G
Yes


1682
G −> A
No


1894
A −> C
No


1894
A −> G
No


1953
A −> C
No


2100
A −> C
No


2103
A −> C
No


2108
A −> T
Yes


189
C −>
No


2197
C −> A
Yes


276
G −> A
Yes


338
T −>
No


424
G −>
No


546
A −> G
No


702
C −> T
No


844
A −> G
No


958
G −>
No









Variant protein T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T10888_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) and CEA6_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLAHNLP QNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGRETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTG FYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKPSISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYL WWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVLY GPDVPTISPSKANYRPGENLNLSCHAASNPPAQYSWFINGTFQQSTQELFIPNITVNNSGS YMCQAHNSATGLNRTTVTMITVSG corresponding to amino acids 1-320 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-320 of T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWIHEALASHFQVESGSQRRARKKFSFPTCVQGAHANPKFSPEPSQFTSADSFPLVFLFF VVFCFLISHV (SEQ ID NO: 1116) corresponding to amino acids 321-390 of T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWIHEALASHFQVESGSQRRARKKFSFPTCVQGAHANPKFSPEPSQFTSADSFPLVFLFF VVFCFLISHV (SEQ ID NO: 1116) in T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because although both signal-peptide prediction programs agree that this protein has a signal peptide, both trans-membrane region prediction programs predict that this protein has a trans-membrane region downstream of this signal peptide.


Variant protein T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












13
V −>
No


232
N −> D
No


63
I −>
No


92
G −>
No









Variant protein T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T10888_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 151 and ends at position 1320. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












119
C −> T
No


120
A −> T
No


1062
A −> G
Yes


1943
C −> A
Yes


2609
C −> T
Yes


2647
C −> G
No


2701
C −> T
Yes


2841
T −> C
Yes


189
C −>
No


276
G −> A
Yes


338
T −>
No


424
G −>
No


546
A −> G
No


702
C −> T
No


844
A −> G
No


930
C −> T
Yes









Variant protein T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T10888_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application.


Comparison report between T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) and CEA6_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLA HNLPQNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGRETIYPNASLLIQNVTQ NDTGFYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVY corresponding to amino acids 1-141 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-141 of T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence REYFHMTSGCWGSVLLPTYGIVRPGLCLWPSLHYILYQGLDI (SEQ ID NO: 1117)


corresponding to amino acids 142-183 of T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence REYFHMTSGCWGSVLLPTYGIVRPGLCLWPSLHYILYQGLDI (SEQ ID NO: 1117) in T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





13
V − >
No


63
I − >
No


92
G − >
No









Variant protein T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T10888_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 151 and ends at position 699. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 14







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





119
C − >T
No


120
A − >T
No


189
C − >
No


276
G − >A
Yes


338
T − >
No


424
G − >
No


546
A − >G
No









As noted above, cluster T10888 features 8 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster T10888_PEA1_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 48) according to the present invention is supported by 57 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44) and T10888_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T10888_PEA_1_T1
854
1108


(SEQ ID NO: 44)


T10888_PEA_1_T5
854
1108


(SEQ ID NO: 46)









Segment cluster T10888_PEA1_node12 (SEQ ID NO: 49) according to the present invention is supported by 9 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T10888_PEA_1_T5
1109
3004


(SEQ ID NO: 46)









Segment cluster T10888_PEA1_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 50) according to the present invention is supported by 160 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44) and T10888_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T10888_PEA_1_T1
1109
2518


(SEQ ID NO: 44)


T10888_PEA_1_T4
967
2376


(SEQ ID NO: 45)









Segment cluster T10888_PEA1_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 51) according to the present invention is supported by 61 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44), T10888_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45), T10888_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46) and T10888_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T10888_PEA_1_T1
1
214


(SEQ ID NO: 44)


T10888_PEA_1_T4
1
214


(SEQ ID NO: 45)


T10888_PEA_1_T5
1
214


(SEQ ID NO: 46)


T10888_PEA_1_T6
1
214


(SEQ ID NO: 47)









Segment cluster T10888_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 52) according to the present invention is supported by 81 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44), T10888_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45), T10888_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46) and T10888_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T10888_PEA_1_T1
215
574


(SEQ ID NO: 44)


T10888_PEA_1_T4
215
574


(SEQ ID NO: 45)


T10888_PEA_1_T5
215
574


(SEQ ID NO: 46)


T10888_PEA_1_T6
215
574


(SEQ ID NO: 47)









Segment cluster T10888_PEA1_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 53) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T10888_PEA_1_T6
575
1410


(SEQ ID NO: 47)









Segment cluster T10888_PEA1_node9 (SEQ ID NO: 54) according to the present invention is supported by 72 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44), T10888_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45) and T10888_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T10888_PEA_1_T1
575
853


(SEQ ID NO: 44)


T10888_PEA_1_T4
575
853


(SEQ ID NO: 45)


T10888_PEA_1_T5
575
853


(SEQ ID NO: 46)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster T10888_PEA1_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 55) according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T10888_PEA 1_T4
854
966


(SEQ ID NO:45)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/tM4EgaoKvm/vuztUrlRc7:CEA6_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T10888_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) x CEA6_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 3163.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 319 Total length: 319


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/Yjl1gj7TCe/PgdufzLOlW:CEA6_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) x CEA6_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2310.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 234 Total


      length: 234


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/Yjl1gj7TCe/PgdufzLOlW:Q13774 (SEQ ID NO: 959)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T10888_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) x Q13774 (SEQ ID NO: 959) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2310.00


      Escore: 0


      Matching length: 234 Total


      length: 234


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/x5xDBacdpj/rTXRGepv3y:CEA6_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T10888_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) x CEA6_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3172.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 320 Total


      length: 320


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/VAhvYFeatq/QNEM573uCo:CEA6_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) x CEA6_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1393.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 143 Total


      length: 143


      Matching Percent Similarity: 99.30 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.30
    • Total Percent Similarity: 99.30 Total Percent


      Identity: 99.30
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Alignment of: T10888_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) x CEA6_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 101.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 141 Total


      length: 183


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 77.05 Total Percent


      Identity: 77.05
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Expression of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 T


10888 transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name T10888 junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO:962) in normal and cancerous ovary tissues


Expression of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 transcripts detectable by or according to junc11-17, T10888junc11-17 amplicon(s) (SEQ ID NO:962) and T10888junc11-17F (SEQ ID NO:960) and T10888junc11-17R (SEQ ID NO:961) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes —PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)), GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO: 1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”, above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 10 is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. Values represent the average of duplicate experiments. Error bars indicate the minimal and maximal values obtained. The number and percentage of samples that exhibit at least 20 fold over-expression, out of the total number of samples tested is indicated in the bottom.


As is evident from FIG. 10, the expression of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”) and including benign samples (samples No. 56-65). Notably an over-expression of at least 20 fold was found in 25 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples.


Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. The P value for the difference in the expression levels of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 3.79E-02.


Threshold of 20 fold overexpression was found to differentiate between cancer and normal samples with P value of 1.97E-02 as checked by exact fisher test. The above values demonstrate statistical significance of the results.


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: T10888junc11-17F (SEQ ID NO:960) forward primer; and T10888junc11-17R (SEQ ID NO:961) reverse primer.


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: T10888junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO:962)


T10888junc11-17F (SEQ ID NO:960)


CCAGCAATCCACACAAGAGCT


T10888junc11-17R (SEQ ID NO:961)


CAGGGTCTGGTCCAATCAGAG


T10888junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO:962)


CCAGCAATCCACACAAGAGCTCTTTATCCCCAACATCACTGTGAATAATAGCGGAT CCTATATGTGCCAAGCCCATAACTCAGCCACTGGCCTCAATAGGACCACAGTCACG ATGATCACAGTCTCTGATTGGACCAGACCCTG


Expression of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 T 10888 transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name T10888 junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO:962) in different normal tissues.


Expression of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 transcripts detectable by or according to T10888 junc11-17 amplicon(s) and T10888 junc11-17F and T10888 junc11-17R was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM000981, (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM003194, (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO: 1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20, Table 2 above, “Tissue samples in normal panel”) to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples.


The results are described in FIG. 11, presenting the histogram showing the expression of T10888 transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name T10888 junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO:962), in different normal tissues. Amplicon and primers are as above.


DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER HSECADH

Cluster HSECADH features 4 transcript(s) and 30 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSECADH_T11
61



HSECADH_T18
62



HSECADH_T19
63



HSECADH_T20
64

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSECADH_node_0
65



HSECADH_node_14
66



HSECADH_node_15
67



HSECADH_node_21
68



HSECADH_node_22
69



HSECADH_node_25
70



HSECADH_node_26
71



HSECADH_node_48
72



HSECADH_node_52
73



HSECADH_node_53
74



HSECADH_node_54
75



HSECADH_node_57
76



HSECADH_node_60
77



HSECADH_node_62
78



HSECADH_node_63
79



HSECADH_node_7
80



HSECADH_node_1
81



HSECADH_node_11
82



HSECADH_node_12
83



HSECADH_node_17
84



HSECADH_node_18
85



HSECADH_node_19
86



HSECADH_node_3
87



HSECADH_node_42
88



HSECADH_node_45
89



HSECADH_node_46
90



HSECADH_node_55
91



HSECADH_node_56
92



HSECADH_node_58
93



HSECADH_node_59
94

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSECADH_P9
96



HSECADH_P13
97



HSECADH_P14
98



HSECADH_P15
99










These sequences are variants of the known protein Epithelial-cadherin precursor (SwissProt accession identifier CAD1_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms E-cadherin; Uvomorulin; Cadherin-1; CAM 120/80), SEQ ID NO:95, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


The variant proteins according to the present invention are variants of a known diagnostic marker, called E-Cadherin.


Protein Epithelial-cadherin is known or believed to have the following function(s): Cadherins are calcium dependent cell adhesion proteins. They preferentially interact with themselves in a homophilic manner in connecting cells; cadherins may thus contribute to the sorting of heterogeneous cell types. E-cadherin has a potent invasive suppressor role. It is also a ligand for integrin alpha-E/beta-7. The sequence for protein Epithelial-cadherin precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Epithelial-cadherin precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP position(s)



on amino


acid sequence
Comment





123
H − >Y (in diffuse gastric cancer)./FTId =



VAR_001306.


193
T − >P (in diffuse gastric cancer)./FTId =



VAR_001307.


418-423
Missing (in gastric carcinoma)./FTId =



VAR_001313.


463
E − >Q (in diffuse gastric cancer)./FTId =



VAR_001314.


470
T − >I./FTId= VAR_001315.


473
V − >D (in diffuse gastric cancer)./FTId =



VAR_001317.


487
V − >A (in HDGC)./FTId = VAR_008713.


592
A − >T (in thyroid cancer; may play a role in colorectal



carcinogenesis)./FTId= VAR_001318.


598
R − >Q (in diffuse gastric cancer)./FTId =



VAR_001319.


617
A − >T (in endometrial cancer; loss of heterozygosity).



/FTId = VAR_001320.


711
L − >V (in endometrial cancer)./FTId =



VAR_001321.


838
S − >G (in ovarian cancer; loss of heterozygosity).



/FTId = VAR_001322.


244
D − >G (in HDGC)./FTId = VAR_008712.


 10
A − >G


16-51
QVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTV-



PRRHLERGRV − >RSPLGSQERSPPPCL



TRELHVHGAPAPPEKRPR


68-75
YFSLDTRF − >IFLTPIP


 95-102
QIHFLVYA − >TDPFLGLR


483
A − >G


530
A − >R


543
S − >F


615
I − >H


634-636
ASA − >RVP


868
R − >P


270
S − >A (may contribute to prostate cancer).



/FTId = VAR_013970.


882
D − >H


274-277
Missing (in gastric adenocarcinoma)./FTId =



VAR_001308.


315
N − >S (in lobular breast carcinoma)./FTId =



VAR_001309.


336
E − >D./FTId = VAR_001310.


340
T − >A (in HDGC and colorectal cancer).



/FTId = VAR_013971.


370
D − >A (in diffuse gastric cancer)./FTId =



VAR_001311.


400
Missing (in gastric carcinoma; loss of heterozygosity).



/FTId = VAR_001312.









Protein Epithelial-cadherin localization is believed to be Type I membrane protein.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: cell adhesion; homophilic cell adhesion, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; calcium binding; protein binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and membrane; integral membrane protein, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster HSECADH can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the right hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 12 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 12 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues and ovarian carcinoma.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














bladder
41



brain
3



colon
299



epithelial
190



general
67



head and neck
10



kidney
103



liver
9



lung
93



breast
52



ovary
0



pancreas
105



prostate
279



skin
457



stomach
659



Thyroid
64



uterus
118

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





bladder
3.9e−01
3.4e−01
4.1e−01
1.7
3.8e−01
1.7


brain
3.7e−01
4.9e−01
1
1.4
1
1.0


colon
6.6e−01
7.4e−01
9.5e−01
0.6
9.3e−01
0.5


epithelial
1.3e−01
6.8e−01
9.5e−01
0.8
1
0.5


general
1.6e−06
1.5e−03
6.3e−05
1.5
5.6e−01
0.9


head and neck
1.5e−01
2.7e−01
4.6e−01
2.1
7.5e−01
1.2


kidney
8.3e−01
8.7e−01
9.9e−01
0.4
1
0.3


liver
4.4e−01
6.9e−01
1
1.7
6.9e−01
1.5


lung
7.2e−01
8.8e−01
7.5e−01
0.9
9.9e−01
0.4


breast
7.5e−02
1.1e−01
3.1e−01
1.7
5.1e−01
1.2


ovary
4.5e−02
3.6e−02
4.7e−03
3.8
1.4e−02
3.5


pancreas
5.5e−01
6.5e−01
2.4e−01
0.9
5.2e−01
0.7


prostate
8.1e−01
8.5e−01
6.4e−01
0.8
9.0e−01
0.6


skin
5.7e−01
7.4e−01
1
0.0
1
0.1


stomach
2.2e−01
5.2e−01
1
0.2
1
0.1


Thyroid
5.5e−01
5.5e−01
4.4e−01
1.6
4.4e−01
1.6


uterus
5.0e−02
2.4e−01
1.0e−01
1.3
5.8e−01
0.8









As noted above, cluster HSECADH features 4 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Epithelial-cadherin precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). An alignment is given to the known protein (Epithelial-cadherin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) and Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963) (SEQ ID NO:963):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEG corresponding to amino acids 1-274 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-274 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) corresponding to amino acids 275-322 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) in HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96).


Comparison report between HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) and Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964) (SEQ ID NO:964):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEG corresponding to amino acids 1-274 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-274 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) corresponding to amino acids 275-322 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) in HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96).


Comparison report between HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) and CAD1_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEG corresponding to amino acids 1-274 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-274 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) corresponding to amino acids 275-322 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) in HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





127
P − >T
No


141
T − >A
No


276
A − >V
No









Variant protein HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 125 and ends at position 1090. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 71
G − >C
Yes


469
G − >A
Yes


1487
C − >T
Yes


1556
C − >A
Yes


1556
C − >G
Yes


1556
C − >T
Yes


1603
G − >A
Yes


1604
G − >A
Yes


1688
A − >G
Yes


1712
T − >
No


1890
T − >G
No


1895
T − >G
No


 503
C − >A
No


2090
C − >T
Yes


2621
T − >A
Yes


2621
T − >C
Yes


2621
T − >G
Yes


2797
− >G
No


2849
G − >A
No


2992
A − >C
No


3027
C − >G
No


3029
C − >A
No


3134
T − >
No


 545
A − >G
No


3211
T − >
No


3258
A − >G
No


3336
T − >C
Yes


 847
A − >G
No


 951
C − >T
No


1331
T − >C
No


1377
G − >A
No


1487
C − >A
Yes


1487
C − >G
Yes









Variant protein HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62). An alignment is given to the known protein (Epithelial-cadherin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) and Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNT YNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINPNTGVISVVTTGLDRESFPTYTLVVQAADLQGEGL STTATAVITVTDTNDNPPIFNPTT corresponding to amino acids 1-379 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-379 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), and a second amino acid sequence VIL corresponding to amino acids 380-382 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


Comparison report between HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) and Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNT YNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRESFPTYTLVVQAADLQGEGL STTATAVITVTDTNDNPPIFNPTT corresponding to amino acids 1-379 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-379 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), and a second amino acid sequence VIL corresponding to amino acids 380-382 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


Comparison report between HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) and CAD1_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNT YNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRESFPTYTLVVQAADLQGEGL STTATAVITVTDTNDNPPIFNPTT corresponding to amino acids 1-379 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-379 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), and a second amino acid sequence VIL corresponding to amino acids 380-382 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





127
P − >T
No


141
T − >A
No









Variant protein HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 125 and ends at position 1270. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 71
G − >C
Yes


 469
G − >A
Yes


 503
C − >A
No


 545
A − >G
No


 847
A − >G
No


1545
A − >G
Yes









Variant protein HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63). An alignment is given to the known protein (Epithelial-cadherin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) and Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNT YNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRE corresponding to amino acids 1-336 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-336 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) corresponding to amino acids 337-373 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) in HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98).


Comparison report between HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) and Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNT YNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRE corresponding to amino acids 1-336 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-336 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) corresponding to amino acids 337-373 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) in HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98).


Comparison report between HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) and CAD1_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSN GNAVEDPMEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNT YNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRE corresponding to amino acids 1-336 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-336 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) corresponding to amino acids 337-373 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) in HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





127
P − >T
No


141
T − >A
No









Variant protein HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 125 and ends at position 1243. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 71
G − >C
Yes


469
G − >A
Yes


503
C − >A
No


545
A − >G
No


847
A − >G
No









Variant protein HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). An alignment is given to the known protein (Epithelial-cadherin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) and Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYT corresponding to amino acids 1-229 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-229 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), and a second amino acid sequence VSIS corresponding to amino acids 230-233 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


Comparison report between HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) and Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYT corresponding to amino acids 1-229 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-229 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), and a second amino acid sequence VSIS corresponding to amino acids 230-233 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


Comparison report between HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) and CAD1_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRVLGRVNFED CTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNT VGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQI KSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYT corresponding to amino acids 1-229 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-229 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), and a second amino acid sequence VSIS corresponding to amino acids 230-233 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





127
P − >T
No


141
T − >A
No









Variant protein HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 125 and ends at position 823. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 14







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 71
G − >C
Yes


469
G − >A
Yes


503
C − >A
No


545
A − >G
No


955
G − >A
Yes









As noted above, cluster HSECADH features 30 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster HSECADH_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 65) according to the present invention is supported by 17 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
1
166


(SEQ ID NO:61)





HSECADH_T18
1
166


(SEQ ID NO:62)





HSECADH_T19
1
166


(SEQ ID NO:63)





HSECADH_T20
1
166


(SEQ ID NO:64)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node14 (SEQ ID NO: 66) according to the present invention is supported by 40 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
656
811


(SEQ ID NO:61)





HSECADH_T18
656
811


(SEQ ID NO:62)





HSECADH_T19
656
811


(SEQ ID NO:63)





HSECADH_T20
656
811


(SEQ ID NO:64)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 67) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T20
812
970


(SEQ ID NO:64)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 68) according to the present invention is supported by 40 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) and HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T18
957
1132


(SEQ ID NO:62)





HSECADH_T19
957
1132


(SEQ ID NO:63)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 69) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T19
1133
1269


(SEQ ID NO:63)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node25 (SEQ ID NO: 70) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T18
1133
1261


(SEQ ID NO:62)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 71) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T18
1262
1584


(SEQ ID NO:62)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node48 (SEQ ID NO: 72) according to the present invention is supported by 44 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
1149
1292


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node52 (SEQ ID NO: 73) according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
1293
1449


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node53 (SEQ ID NO: 74) according to the present invention is supported by 59 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
1450
1933


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node54 (SEQ ID NO: 75) according to the present invention is supported by 44 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
1934
2053


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node57 (SEQ ID NO: 76) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
2241
2430


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node60 (SEQ ID NO: 77) according to the present invention is supported by 260 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
2504
3096


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node62 (SEQ ID NO: 78) according to the present invention is supported by 173 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 28







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
3097
3245


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node63 (SEQ ID NO: 79) according to the present invention is supported by 162 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 29







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
3246
3544


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 80) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described.


This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 30







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
288
511


(SEQ ID NO:61)





HSECADH_T18
288
511


(SEQ ID NO:62)





HSECADH_T19
288
511


(SEQ ID NO:63)





HSECADH_T20
288
511


(SEQ ID NO:64)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster HSECADH_node1 (SEQ ID NO: 81) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
167
172


(SEQ ID NO:61)





HSECADH_T18
167
172


(SEQ ID NO:62)





HSECADH_T19
167
172


(SEQ ID NO:63)





HSECADH_T20
167
172


(SEQ ID NO:64)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 82) according to the present invention is supported by 23 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
512
592


(SEQ ID NO:61)





HSECADH_T18
512
592


(SEQ ID NO:62)





HSECADH_T19
512
592


(SEQ ID NO:63)





HSECADH_T20
512
592


(SEQ ID NO:64)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node12 (SEQ ID NO: 83) according to the present invention is supported by 26 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 33







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
593
655


(SEQ ID NO:61)





HSECADH_T18
593
655


(SEQ ID NO:62)





HSECADH_T19
593
655


(SEQ ID NO:63)





HSECADH_T20
593
655


(SEQ ID NO:64)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 84) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) and HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 34







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
812
827


(SEQ ID NO:61)





HSECADH_T18
812
827


(SEQ ID NO:62)





HSECADH_T19
812
827


(SEQ ID NO:63)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node18 (SEQ ID NO: 85) according to the present invention is supported by 41 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) and HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 35







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
828
944


(SEQ ID NO:61)





HSECADH_T18
828
944


(SEQ ID NO:62)





HSECADH_T19
828
944


(SEQ ID NO:63)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node19 (SEQ ID NO: 86) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) and HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 36







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T18
945
956


(SEQ ID NO:62)





HSECADH_T19
945
956


(SEQ ID NO:63)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 87) according to the present invention is supported by 18 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 37







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
173
287


(SEQ ID NO:61)





HSECADH_T18
173
287


(SEQ ID NO:62)





HSECADH_T19
173
287


(SEQ ID NO:63)





HSECADH_T20
173
287


(SEQ ID NO:64)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node42 (SEQ ID NO: 88) according to the present invention is supported by 43 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 38







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
945
1017


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node45 (SEQ ID NO: 89) according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 39







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
1018
1051


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node46 (SEQ ID NO: 90) according to the present invention is supported by 40 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 40







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
1052
1148


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node55 (SEQ ID NO: 91) according to the present invention is supported by 36 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 41







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
2054
2166


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node56 (SEQ ID NO: 92) according to the present invention is supported by 42 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 42







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
2167
2240


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node58 (SEQ ID NO: 93) according to the present invention is supported by 61 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 43







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
2431
2481


(SEQ ID NO:61)









Segment cluster HSECADH_node59 (SEQ ID NO: 94) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 44







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSECADH_T11
2482
2503


(SEQ ID NO:61)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/2x0I2XZlA3/JXvUszCm3O:Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) x Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 2727.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 274 Total


      length: 274


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/2x0I2XZlA3/JXvUszCm3O:Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) x Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2727.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 274 Total


      length: 274


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/2x0I2XZlA3/JXvUszCm3O:CAD1_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) x CAD1_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2727.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 274 Total


      length: 274


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/e5Y8HiBmjB/iwybld81kl:Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) x Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3720.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 379 Total


      length: 379


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/e5Y8HiBmjB/iwybld81kl:Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) x Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3720.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 379 Total


      length: 379


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/e5Y8HiBmjB/iwybld81kl:CAD1_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) x CAD1_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3720.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 379 Total


      length: 379


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/RtiX8vFyZe/iovNeRHKWU:Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) x Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3313.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 336 Total


      length: 336


      Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


Identity: 100.00

    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


Identity: 100.00

    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/RtiX8vFyZe/iovNeRHKWU:Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) x Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3313.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 336 Total


      length: 336


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/RtiX8vFyZe/iovNeRHKWU:CAD1_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) x CAD1_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3313.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 336 Total


      length: 336


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/rMRrwmuokD/1rmk2jOfgw:Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) x Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2289.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 229 Total


      length: 229


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/rMRrwmuokD/1rmk2jOfgw:Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) x Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2289.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 229 Total


      length: 229


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/rMRrwmuokD/1rmk2jOfgw:CAD1_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) x CAD1_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2289.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 229 Total


      length: 229


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER HUMGRP5E

Cluster HUMGRP5E features 2 transcript(s) and 5 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO:100)
100







HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO:101)
101

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







HUMGRP5E_node_0 (SEQ ID NO:102)
102







HUMGRP5E_node_2 (SEQ ID NO:103)
103







HUMGRP5E_node_8 (SEQ ID NO:104)
104







HUMGRP5E_node_3 (SEQ ID NO:105)
105







HUMGRP5E_node_7 (SEQ ID NO:106)
106

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:







HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO:108)
108







HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO:109)
109










These sequences are variants of the known protein Gastrin-releasing peptide precursor (SwissProt accession identifier GRP_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms GRP; GRP-10), SEQ ID NO: 107, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Gastrin-releasing peptide is known or believed to have the following function(s): stimulates gastrin release as well as other gastrointestinal hormones. The sequence for protein Gastrin-releasing peptide precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Gastrin-releasing peptide precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Comment







4
S − >R










Protein Gastrin-releasing peptide localization is believed to be Secreted. The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Diabetes, Type II. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Bombesin antagonist; Insulinotropin agonist. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Anorectic/Antiobesity; Releasing hormone; Anticancer; Respiratory; Antidiabetic.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: signal transduction; neuropeptide signaling pathway, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; growth factor, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and secreted, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


As noted above, cluster HUMGRP5E features 2 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Gastrin-releasing peptide precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100). An alignment is given to the known protein (Gastrin-releasing peptide precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) and GRP_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRGSELPLVLLALVLCLAPRGRAVPLPAGGGTVLTKMYPRGNHWAVGHLMGKKSTG ESSSVSERGSLKQQLREYIRWEEAARNLLGLIEAKENRNHQPPQPKALGNQQPSWDSED SSNFKDVGSKGK corresponding to amino acids 1-127 of GRP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-127 of HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GSQREGRNPQLNQQ corresponding to amino acids 135-148 of GRP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 128-141 of HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 127−x to 127; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 128+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 5, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 5







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





4
S − >R
Yes









Variant protein HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 622 and ends at position 1044. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 6 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 6







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 541
− >T
No


 542
G − >T
No


 631
A − >C
Yes


 672
G − >A
Yes


1340
C − >
No


1340
C − >A
No


1341
A − >
No


1341
A − >G
No









Variant protein HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101). An alignment is given to the known protein (Gastrin-releasing peptide precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) and GRP_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRGSELPLVLLALVLCLAPRGRAVPLPAGGGTVLTKMYPRGNHWAVGHLMGKKSTG


20 ESSSVSERGSLKQQLREYIRWEEAARNLLGLIEAKENRNHQPPQPKALGNQQPSWDSED SSNFKDVGSKGK corresponding to amino acids 1-127 of GRP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-127 of HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DSLLQVLNVKEGTPS (SEQ ID NO: 1125) corresponding to amino acids 128-142 of HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DSLLQVLNVKEGTPS (SEQ ID NO: 1125) in HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





4
S -> R
Yes









Variant protein HUMGRP5E P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 622 and ends at position 1047. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












541
-> T
No


542
G -> T
No


631
A -> C
Yes


672
G -> A
Yes


1354
C ->
No


1354
C -> A
No


1355
A ->
No


1355
A -> G
No









As noted above, cluster HUMGRP5E features 5 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster HUMGRP5E_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 102) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100) and HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101). Table 9 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 9







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMGRP5E_T4
1
760


(SEQ ID NO:100)





HUMGRP5E_T5
1
760


(SEQ ID NO:101)









Segment cluster HUMGRP5E_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 103) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100) and HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101). Table 10 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 10







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMGRP5E_T4
761
984


(SEQ ID NO:100)





HUMGRP5E_T5
761
984


(SEQ ID NO:101)









Segment cluster HUMGRP5E_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 104) according to the present invention is supported by 26 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100) and HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101). Table 11 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 11







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMGRP5E_T4
1004
1362


(SEQ ID NO:100)





HUMGRP5E_T5
1018
1376


(SEQ ID NO:101)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster HUMGRP5E_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 105) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100) and HUMGRP5E T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 12







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMGRP5E_T4
985
1003


(SEQ ID NO:100)





HUMGRP5E_T5
985
1003


(SEQ ID NO:101)









Segment cluster HUMGRP5E_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 106) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 13







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMGRP5E_T5
1004
1017


(SEQ ID NO:101)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/412zs2mwyT/B0wjOUAX0d:GRP_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) x GRP_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 1291.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 141 Total


      length: 148


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 95.27 Total Percent


      Identity: 95.27
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/1me9ldnvfv/KbP5io8PtU:GRP_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) x GRP_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1248.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 127 Total


      length: 127


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Expression of GRP_HUMAN—gastrin-releasing peptide HUMGRP5E transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name HUMGRP5E junc3-7 (SEQ ID NO:967) in normal and cancerous ovary tissues


Expression of GRP_HUMAN—gastrin-releasing peptide transcripts detectable by or according to junc3-7, HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7 amplicon(s) (SEQ ID NO:967) and HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7F (SEQ ID NO:965) and HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7R (SEQ ID NO:966) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO: 1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1043) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)), GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO: 1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample No 45-48, 71 Table 1 above, “Tissue samples in testing panel”), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 13 is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated GRP_HUMAN—gastrin-releasing peptide transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. Values represent the average of duplicate experiments. Error bars indicate the minimal and maximal values obtained). As is evident from FIG. 13, the expression of GRP_HUMAN—gastrin-releasing peptide transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in several cancer samples was higher in several cancerous samples than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample No. 45, 47-48, 71 Table 1 above, “Tissue samples in testing panel”) and including benign samples (samples No. 57-62 Table 1 above, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 13 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples.


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7F (SEQ ID NO:965) forward primer; and HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7R (SEQ ID NO:966) reverse primer.


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7 (SEQ ID NO:967).


HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7F (SEQ ID NO:965)


ACCAGCCACCTCAACCCA


HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7R (SEQ ID NO:966)


CTGGAGCAGAGAGTCTTTGCCT


HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7 (SEQ ID NO:967)


ACCAGCCACCTCAACCCAAGGCCCTGGGCAATCAGCAGCCTTCGTGGGATTCAGAG GATAGCAGCAACTTCAAAGATGTAGGTTCAAAAGGCAAAGACTCTCTGCTCCAG


Expression of GRP_HUMAN—gastrin-releasing peptide HUMGRP5E transcripts, which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name HUMGRP5E junc3-7 (SEQ ID NO:967) in different normal tissues.


Expression of GRP_HUMAN—gastrin-releasing peptide transcripts detectable by or according to HUMGRP5E junc3-7 amplicon(s) (SEQ ID NO:967) and HUMGRP5E junc3-7F (SEQ ID NO:965) and HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7R (SEQ ID NO:966) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM000981, (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM003194, (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO: 1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the breast samples (Sample Nos. 33-35 above), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the breast samples.


The results are described in FIG. 14, presenting the histogram showing the expression of HUMGRP5E transcripts, which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name HUMGRP5E junc3-7 (SEQ ID NO:967), in different normal tissues. Primers and amplicons are as above.


DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER R11723

Cluster R11723 features 6 transcript(s) and 26 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







R11723_PEA_1_T15
110



R11723_PEA_1_117
111



R11723_PEA_1_T19
112



R11723_PEA_1_T20
113



R11723_PEA_1_T5
114



R11723_PEA_1_T6
115

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







R11723_PEA_1_node_13
116



R11723_PEA_1_node_16
117



R11723_PEA_1_node_19
118



R11723_PEA_1_node_2
119



R11723_PEA_1_node_22
120



R11723_PEA_1_node_31
121



R11723_PEA_1_node_10
122



R11723_PEA_1_node_11
123



R11723_PEA_1_node_15
124



R11723_PEA_1_node_18
125



R11723_PEA_1_node_20
126



R11723_PEA_1_node_21
127



R11723_PEA_1_node_23
128



R11723_PEA_1_node_24
129



R11723_PEA_1_node_25
130



R11723_PEA_1_node_26
131



R11723_PEA_1_node_27
132



R11723_PEA_1_node_28
133



R11723_PEA_1_node_29
134



R11723_PEA_1_node_3
135



R11723_PEA_1_node_30
136



R11723_PEA_1_node_4
137



R11723_PEA_1_node_5
138



R11723_PEA_1_node_6
139



R11723_PEA_1_node_7
140



R11723_PEA_1_node_8
141

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:







R11723_PEA_1_P2
142



R11723_PEA_1_P6
143



R11723_PEA_1_P7
144



R11723_PEA_1_P13
145



R11723_PEA_1_P10
146










Cluster R11723 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the right hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 15 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 15 and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues and kidney malignant tumors.









TABLE 4







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














adrenal
0



brain
30



epithelial
3



general
17



head and neck
0



kidney
0



lung
0



breast
0



ovary
0



pancreas
10



skin
0



uterus
0

















TABLE 5







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





adrenal
4.2e−01
4.6e−01
4.6e−01
2.2
5.3e−01
1.9


brain
2.2e−01
2.0e−01
1.2e−02
2.8
5.0e−02
2.0


epithelial
3.0e−05
6.3e−05
1.8e−05
6.3
3.4e−06
6.4


general
7.2e−03
4.0e−02
1.3e−04
2.1
1.1e−03
1.7


head and neck
1
5.0e−01
1
1.0
7.5e−01
1.3


kidney
1.5e−01
2.4e−01
4.4e−03
5.4
2.8e−02
3.6


lung
1.2e−01
1.6e−01
1
1.6
1
1.3


breast
5.9e−01
4.4e−01
1
1.1
6.8e−01
1.5


ovary
1.6e−02
1.3e−02
1.0e−01
3.8
7.0e−02
3.5


pancreas
5.5e−01
2.0e−01
3.9e−01
1.9
1.4e−01
2.7


skin
1
4.4e−01
1
1.0
1.9e−02
2.1


uterus
1.5e−02
5.4e−02
1.9e−01
3.1
1.4e−01
2.5









It should be noted that the variants of this cluster are variants of the hypothetical protein PSEC0181 (referred to herein as “PSEC”). Furthermore, use of the known protein (WT protein) for detection of ovarian cancer, alone or in combination with one or more variants of this cluster and/or of any other cluster and/or of any known marker, also comprises an embodiment of the present invention. As described in greater detail below, in ovarian cancer, the variants of the present invention show a similar expression patter to that of PSEC, except that at least one variant shows greater overexpression than PSEC in ovarian cancer.


As noted above, cluster R11723 features 6 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 142) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 142) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 142) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 6







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












107
H -> P
Yes


70
G ->
No


70
G -> C
No









Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 142) is encoded by the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 1716 and ends at position 2051. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 142) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





1231
C -> T
Yes


1278
G -> C
Yes


1923
G ->
No


1923
G -> T
No


2035
A -> C
Yes


2048
A -> C
No


2057
A -> G
Yes









Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) and Q8IXM0 (SEQ ID NO: 968) (SEQ ID NO:968):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAGSPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVR (SEQ ID NO: 1126) corresponding to amino acids 1-110 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHV RPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ corresponding to amino acids 1-112 of Q8IXM0 (SEQ ID NO: 968), which also corresponds to amino acids 111-222 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAGSPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVR (SEQ ID NO: 1126) of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143).


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) and Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969) (SEQ ID NO:969):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAG corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLL RGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQ CHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ (SEQ ID NO: 1127) corresponding to amino acids 84-222 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLL RGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQ CHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ (SEQ ID NO: 1127) in R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143).


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) and Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970) (SEQ ID NO:970):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAG corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLL RGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQ CHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ (SEQ ID NO: 1127) corresponding to amino acids 84-222 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLL RGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQ CHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ (SEQ, ID NO:1127) in R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143).


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) and BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971) (SEQ ID NO:971):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAG corresponding to amino acids 24-106 of BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLL RGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQ CHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ (SEQ ID NO: 1127) corresponding to amino acids 84-222 of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLL RGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQ CHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ (SEQ ID NO: 1127) in R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





180
G ->
No


180
G -> C
No


217
H -> P
Yes









Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) is encoded by the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 434 and ends at position 1099. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












971
G ->
No


971
G -> T
No


1083
A -> C
Yes


1096
A -> C
No


1105
A -> G
Yes









Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) R11723_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) and Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAG corresponding to amino acids 1-64 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-64 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144).


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) and Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAG corresponding to amino acids 1-64 of Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-64 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144).


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) and BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972) (SEQ ID NO:972):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) corresponding to amino acids 1-5 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to IAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEVMEQSAG corresponding to amino acids 22-80 of BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972), which also corresponds to amino acids 6-64 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144).


3. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144).


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) and BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSAG corresponding to amino acids 24-87 of BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-64 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 10, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





67
C -> S
Yes









Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) is encoded by the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 11), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript R11723_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 434 and ends at position 712. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












625
G -> T
Yes


633
G -> C
Yes


1303
C -> T
Yes









Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) 19 and R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145) and Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSA corresponding to amino acids 1-63 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DTKRTNTLLFEMRHFAKQLTT (SEQ ID NO: 1130) corresponding to amino acids 64-84 of R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DTKRTNTLLFEMRHFAKQLTT (SEQ ID NO: 1130) in R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145) is encoded by the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript R11723_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 434 and ends at position 685. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












778
G -> T
Yes


786
G -> C
Yes


1456
C -> T
Yes









Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) and Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSA corresponding to amino acids 1-63 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146).


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) and Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSA corresponding to amino acids 1-63 of Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146).


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) and BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) corresponding to amino acids 1-5 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to IAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEVMEQSA corresponding to amino acids 22-79 of BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972), which also corresponds to amino acids 6-63 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146).


3. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146).


Comparison report between R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) and BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEV MEQSA corresponding to amino acids 24-86 of BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





66
V -> F
Yes









Variant protein R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) is encoded by the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 434 and ends at position 703. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 14







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












629
G -> T
Yes


637
G -> C
Yes


1307
C -> T
Yes









As noted above, cluster R11723 features 26 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node13 (SEQ ID NO: 116) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T19
624
776


(SEQ ID NO:112)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
624
776


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
658
810


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 117) according to the present invention is supported by 3 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112) and R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T17
624
1367


(SEQ ID NO:111)





R11723_PEA_1_T19
777
1520


(SEQ ID NO:112)





R11723_PEA_1_T20
628
1371


(SEQ ID NO:113)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node19 (SEQ ID NO: 118) according to the present invention is supported by 45 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T5
835
1008


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
869
1042


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 119) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T15
1
309


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T17
1
309


(SEQ ID NO:111)





R11723_PEA_1_T19
1
309


(SEQ ID NO:112)





R11723_PEA_1_T20
1
309


(SEQ ID NO:113)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1
309


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
1
309


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 120) according to the present invention is supported by 65 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1083
1569


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
1117
1603


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node31 (SEQ ID NO: 121) according to the present invention is supported by 70 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript (it should be noted that these transcripts show alternative polyadenylation).









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T15
1060
1295


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1978
2213


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
2012
2247


(SEQ ID NO:115)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node10 (SEQ ID NO. 122) according to the present invention is supported by 38 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T15
486
529


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T17
486
529


(SEQ ID NO:111)





R11723_PEA_1_T19
486
529


(SEQ ID NO:112)





R11723_PEA_1_T20
486
529


(SEQ ID NO:113)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
486
529


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
520
563


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 123) according to the present invention is supported by 42 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T15
530
623


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T17
530
623


(SEQ ID NO:111)





R11723_PEA_1_T19
530
623


(SEQ ID NO:112)





R11723_PEA_1_T20
530
623


(SEQ ID NO:113)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
530
623


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
564
657


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 124) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T20
624
627


(SEQ ID NO:113)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node18 (SEQ ID NO: 125) according to the present invention is supported by 40 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T15
624
681


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
777
834


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
811
868


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node20 (SEQ ID NO: 126) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1009
1019


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
1043
1053


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 127) according to the present invention is supported by 36 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1020
1082


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
1054
1116


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 128) according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1570
1599


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
1604
1633


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node24 (SEQ ID NO: 129) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 28







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












R11723_PEA_1_T15
682
765


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1600
1683


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
1634
1717


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node25 (SEQ ID NO: 130) according to the present invention is supported by 54 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 29







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












R11723_PEA_1_T15
766
791


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1684
1709


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
1718
1743


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 131) according to the present invention is supported by 62 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 30







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












R11723_PEA_1_T15
792
904


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1710
1822


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
1744
1856


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node27 (SEQ ID NO: 132) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












R11723_PEA_1_T15
905
986


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1823
1904


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
1857
1938


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node28 (SEQ ID NO: 133) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












R11723_PEA_1_T15
987
1010


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1905
1928


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
1939
1962


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node29 (SEQ ID NO: 134) according to the present invention is supported by 69 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 33







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T15
1011
1038


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1929
1956


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
1963
1990


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 135) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 34







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T15
310
319


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T17
310
319


(SEQ ID NO:111)





R11723_PEA_1_T19
310
319


(SEQ ID NO:112)





R11723_PEA_1_T20
310
319


(SEQ ID NO:113)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
310
319


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
310
319


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node30 (SEQ ID NO: 136) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 35







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T15
1039
1059


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
1957
1977


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
1991
2011


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 137) according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 36







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T15
320
371


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T17
320
371


(SEQ ID NO:111)





R11723_PEA_1_T19
320
371


(SEQ ID NO:112)





R11723_PEA_1_T20
320
371


(SEQ ID NO:113)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
320
371


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
320
371


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node5 (SEQ ID NO: 138) according to the present invention is supported by 26 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 37







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T15
372
414


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T17
372
414


(SEQ ID NO:111)





R11723_PEA_1_T19
372
414


(SEQ ID NO:112)





R11723_PEA_1_T20
372
414


(SEQ ID NO:113)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
372
414


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
372
414


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 139) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 38







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T15
415
446


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T17
415
446


(SEQ ID NO:111)





R11723_PEA_1_T19
415
446


(SEQ ID NO:112)





R11723_PEA_1_T20
415
446


(SEQ ID NO:113)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
415
446


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
415
446


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 140) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 39







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T15
447
485


(SEQ ID NO:110)





R11723_PEA_1_T17
447
485


(SEQ ID NO:111)





R11723_PEA_1_T19
447
485


(SEQ ID NO:112)





R11723_PEA_1_T20
447
485


(SEQ ID NO:113)





R11723_PEA_1_T5
447
485


(SEQ ID NO:114)





R11723_PEA_1_T6
447
485


(SEQ ID NO:115)









Segment cluster R11723_PEA1_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 141) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 40







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





R11723_PEA_1_T6
486
519


(SEQ ID NO:115)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/gp6eQTLWqk/mFtjUpUzhb:Q8IXM0 (SEQ ID NO: 968)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) x Q8IXM0 (SEQ ID NO: 968) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 1128.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 112 Total


      length: 112


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/gp6eQTLWqk/mFtjUpUzhb:Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) x Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 835.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 83 Total


      length: 83


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/gp6eQTLWqk/mFtjUpUzhb:Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) x Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 835.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 83 Total


      length: 83


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/gp6eQTLWqk/mFtjUpUzhb:BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) x BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 835.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 83 Total


      length: 83


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/VXjdFlzdBX/bexTxTh0Th:Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) x Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 654.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 64 Total


      length: 64


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/VXjdFlzdBX/bexTxTh0Th:Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) x Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 654.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 64 Total


      length: 64


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/VXjdFlzdBX/bexTxTh0Th:BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) x BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 600.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 59 Total


      length: 59


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/VXjdFlzdBX/bexTxTh0Th:BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) x BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 654.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 64 Total


      length: 64


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/OLMSexEmIh/pc7Z7Xm1YR:Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) x Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 654.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 64 Total


      length: 64


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/OLMSexEmIh/pc7Z7Xm1YR:Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) x Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 645.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 63 Total


      length: 63


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/OLMSexEmIh/pc7Z7Xm1YR:BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) x BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 591.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 58 Total


      length: 58


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/OLMSexEmIh/pc7Z7Xm1YR:BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) x BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 645.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 63 Total


      length: 63


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Alignment of: R11723_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145) x Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 645.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 63 Total


      length: 63


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Expression of R11723 transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence R11723 seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975) in normal and cancerous ovary tissues


Expression of transcripts detectable by or according to seg13, R11723seg13 amplicon(s) (SEQ ID NO:975) and R11723seg13F (SEQ ID NO:973) and R11723seg13R (SEQ ID NO:974) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes —PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO:1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”, above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 16 is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal PM samples. Values represent the average of duplicate experiments. Error bars indicate the minimal and maximal values obtained.


As is evident from FIG. 16, the expression of transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 23 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples, Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below.


The P value for the difference in the expression levels of transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 4.76E-04.


Threshold of 5 fold overexpression was found to differentiate between cancer and normal samples with P value of 2.48E-02 as checked by exact fisher test. The above values demonstrate statistical significance of the results.


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair R11723seg1F forward primer; and R11723seg13R (SEQ ID NO:974) reverse primer.


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: R11723seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975).


R11723seg13F (SEQ ID NO:973)—ACACTAAAAGAACAAACACCTTGCTC


R11723seg13R (SEQ ID NO:974)—TCCTCAGAAGGCACATGAAAGA


R11723seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975)—ACACTAAAAGAACAAACACCTTGCTCTTCGAGATGAGACATTTTGCCAAGCAGTTG ACCACTTAGTTCTCAAGAAGCAACTATCTCTTTCATGTGCCTTCTGAGGA


Expression of R11723 transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name R11723seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975) in different normal tissues


Expression of R11723 transcripts detectable by or according to R11723seg13 amplicon (SEQ ID NO:975) and R11723seg13F (SEQ ID NO:973), R11723seg13R (SEQ ID NO:974) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM000981, (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM003194, (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO: 1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20, Table 2 above, “Tissue samples in normal panel”), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples.


The results are described in FIG. 17, presenting the histogram showing the expression of R11723 transcripts, which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name R11723seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975), in different normal tissues. Primers and amplicon are as above.


Expression of R11723 transcripts, which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence R11723 junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978) in normal and cancerous ovary tissues


Expression of transcripts detectable by or according to junc11-18 R11723 junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978) amplicon and R11723 junc11-18F (SEQ ID NO:976) and R1172 junc11-18R (SEQ ID NO:977) primers was measured by real time PCR (It should be noted that the variants of this cluster are variants of the hypothetical protein PSEC0181 (referred to herein as “PSEC”). Furthermore, use of the known protein (WT protein) for detection of ovarian cancer, alone or in combination with one or more variants of this cluster and/or of any other cluster and/or of any known marker, also comprises an embodiment of the present invention). In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes —PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO:1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos 45-48, 71, Table 1, above: “Tissue samples in ovarian cancer testing panel”), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 18 is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. Values represent the average of duplicate experiments. Error bars indicate the minimal and maximal values obtained.


As is evident from FIG. 18, the expression of transcripts detectable by the above amplicon in cancer samples was higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos 45-48, 71 Table 1, “Tissue samples in ovarian cancer testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 23 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples.


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair R11723 junc11-18F (SEQ ID NO:976) forward primer; and R11723 junc11-18R (SEQ ID NO:977) reverse primer.


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: R11723 junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978).


R11723junc11-18F (SEQ ID NO:976)—AGTGATGGAGCAAAGTGCCG


R11723 junc11-18R (SEQ ID NO:977)—CAGCAGCTGATGCAAACTGAG


R11723 junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978)—AGTGATGGAGCAAAGTGCCGGGATCATGTACCGCAAGTCCTGTGCATCATCAGCGG CCTGTCTCATCGCCTCTGCCGGGTACCAGTCCTTCTGCTCCCCAGGGAAACTGAACT CAGTTTGCATCAGCTGCTG


Expression of R11723 transcripts, which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name R11723 junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978) in different normal tissues


Expression of R11723 transcripts detectable by or according to R11723seg13 (SEQ ID NO:978) amplicon and R11723 junc11-18F (SEQ ID NO:976), R11723 junc11-18R (SEQ ID NO:977) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM000981, (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM003194, (SEQ ID NO: 1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1055)), UBC (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO: 1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20 Table 2 above: “Tissue samples in normal panel”), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples.


The results are described in FIG. 19, presenting the histogram showing the expression of R11723 transcripts, which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name R11723 junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978), in different normal tissues. Amplicon and primers are as above.


DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER D56406

Cluster D56406 features 3 transcript(s) and 10 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







D56406_PEA_1_T3
147



D56406_PEA_1_T6
148



D56406_PEA_1_T7
149

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







D56406_PEA_1_node_0
150



D56406_PEA_1_node_13
151



D56406_PEA_1_node_11
152



D56406_PEA_1_node_2
153



D56406_PEA_1_node_3
154



D56406_PEA_1_node_5
155



D56406_PEA_1_node_6
156



D56406_PEA_1_node_7
157



D56406_PEA_1_node_8
158



D56406_PEA_1_node_9
159

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:







D56406_PEA_1_P2
161



D56406_PEA_1_P5
162



D56406_PEA_1_P6
163










These sequences are variants of the known protein Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor [Contains: Large neuromedin N (NmN-125); Neuromedin N (NmN) (NN); Neurotensin (NT); Tail peptide] (SwissProt accession identifier NEUT_HUMAN), SEQ ID NO: 160, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Neurotensin may play an endocrine or paracrine role in the regulation of fat metabolism. It causes contraction of smooth muscle. The sequence for protein Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor [Contains: Large neuromedin N (NmN-125); Neuromedin N (NmN) (NN); Neurotensin (NT); Tail peptide] amino acid sequence”. Protein Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor localization is believed to be secreted; packaged within secretory vesicles.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: signal transduction, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; neuropeptide hormone, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular; soluble fraction, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


As noted above, cluster D56406 features 3 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147). An alignment is given to the known protein (Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) and NEUT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MMAGMKIQLVCMLLLAFSSWSLCSDSEEEMKALEADFLTNMHTSKISKAHVPSWKMT LLNVCSLVNNLNSPAEETGEVHEEELVARRKLPTALDGFSLEAMLTIYQLHKICHSRAF QHWE corresponding to amino acids 1-120 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-120 of D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence ARWLTPVIPALWEAETGGSRGQEMETIPANT (SEQ ID NO: 1141) corresponding to amino acids 121-151 of D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to LIQEDILDTGNDKNGKEEVIKRKIPYILKRQLYENKPRRPYILKRDSYYY corresponding to amino acids 121-170 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 152-201 of D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for ARWLTPVIPALWEAETGGSRGQEMETIPANT (SEQ ID NO: 1141), corresponding to D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 4, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





30
M -> V
No


44
S -> P
No


84
V ->
No


84
V -> A
No









Variant protein D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) is encoded by the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 106 and ends at position 708. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 5 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 5







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












94
G -> T
No


95
A -> T
No


858
T -> G
Yes


103
A -> G
Yes


193
A -> G
No


235
T -> C
No


339
T -> C
No


356
T ->
No


356
T -> C
No


417
A -> T
No


757
T ->
No









Variant protein D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) D56406_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148). An alignment is given to the known protein (Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) and NEUT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MMAGMKIQLVCMLLLAFSSWSLC corresponding to amino acids 1-23 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-23 of D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to SEEEMKALEADFLTNMHTSKISKAHVPSWKMTLLNVCSLVNNLNSPAEETGEVHEEEL VARRKLPTALDGFSLEAMLTIYQLHKICHSRAFQHWELIQEDILDTGNDKNGKEEVIKR KIPYILKRQLYENKPRRPYILKRDSYYY corresponding to amino acids 26-170 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 24-168 of D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise CS, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 23−x to 23; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 24+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 6







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid
Previously known SNP?





28
M -> V
No


42
S -> P
No


82
V ->
No


82
V -> A
No









Variant protein D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) is encoded by the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript D56406_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 106 and ends at position 609. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 94
G -> T
No


 95
A -> T
No


 759
T -> G
Yes


 806
G -> A
Yes


1014
T -> G
No


1178
T -> G
No


 103
A -> G
Yes


 187
A -> G
No


 229
T -> C
No


 333
T -> C
No


 350
T ->
No


 350
T -> C
No


 411
A -> T
No


 658
T ->
No









Variant protein D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) D56406_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149). An alignment is given to the known protein (Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) and NEUT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MMAGMKIQLVCMLLLAFSSWSLCSDSEEEMKALEADFLTNMHTSK corresponding to amino acids 1-45 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-45 of D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to LIQEDILDTGNDKNGKEEVIKRKIPYILKRQLYENKPRRPYILKRDSYYY corresponding to amino acids 121-170 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 46-95 of D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KL, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 45−x to 45; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 46+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





30
M -> V
No


44
S -> P
No









Variant protein D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) is encoded by the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript D56406_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 106 and ends at position 390. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 94
G -> T
No


 95
A -> T
No


103
A -> G
Yes


193
A -> G
No


235
T -> C
No


439
T ->
No


540
T -> G
Yes


587
G -> A
Yes


795
T -> G
No


959
T -> G
No









As noted above, cluster D56406 features 10 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster D56406_PEA1_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 150) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147), D56406_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148) and D56406_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149). Table 10 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 10







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





D56406_PEA_1_T3
1
178


(SEQ ID NO:147)





D56406_PEA_1_T6
1
178


(SEQ ID NO:148)





D56406_PEA_1_T7
1
178


(SEQ ID NO:149)









Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 11.









TABLE 11







Oligonucleotides related to this segment










Overexpressed



Oligonucleotide name
in cancers
Chip reference





D56406_0_5_0
ovarian
OVA


(SEQ ID NO:1015)
carcinoma









Segment cluster D56406_PEA1_node13 (SEQ ID NO: 151) according to the present invention is supported by 43 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147), D56406_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148) and D56406_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 12







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












D56406_PEA_1_T3
559
902


(SEQ ID NO:147)





D56406_PEA_1_T6
460
1239


(SEQ ID NO:148)





D56406_PEA_1_T7
241
1020


(SEQ ID NO:149)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster D56406_PEA1_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 152) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 13







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





D56406_PEA_1_T3
466
558


(SEQ ID NO:147)









Segment cluster D56406_PEA1_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 153) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) and D56406_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 14







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





D56406_PEA_1_T3
179
184


(SEQ ID NO:147)





D56406_PEA_1_T7
179
184


(SEQ ID NO:149)









Segment cluster D56406_PEA1_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 154) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147), D56406_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148) and D56406_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





D56406_PEA_1_T3
185
240


(SEQ ID NO:147)





D56406_PEA_1_T6
179
234


(SEQ ID NO:148)





D56406_PEA_1_T7
185
240


(SEQ ID NO:149)









Segment cluster D56406_PEA1_node5 (SEQ ID NO: 155) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) and D56406_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





D56406_PEA_1_T3
241
355


(SEQ ID NO:147)





D56406_PEA_1_T6
235
349


(SEQ ID NO:148)









Segment cluster D56406_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 156) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) and D56406_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





D56406_PEA_1_T3
356
389


(SEQ ID NO:147)





D56406_PEA_1_T6
350
383


(SEQ ID NO:148)









Segment cluster D56406_PEA1_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 157) according to the present invention is supported by 32 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) and D56406_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





D56406_PEA_1_T3
390
415


(SEQ ID NO:147)





D56406_PEA_1_T6
384
409


(SEQ ID NO:148)









Segment cluster D56406_PEA1_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 158) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) and D56406_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





D56406_PEA_1_T3
416
423


(SEQ ID NO:147)





D56406_PEA_1_T6
410
417


(SEQ ID NO:148)









Segment cluster D56406_PEA1_node9 (SEQ ID NO: 159) according to the present invention is supported by 31 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) and D56406_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





D56406_PEA_1_T3
424
465


(SEQ ID NO:147)





D56406_PEA_1_T6
418
459


(SEQ ID NO:148)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/jU49325aMA/8F0XuN7La5:NEUT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: D56406_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) x NEUT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 1591.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 170 Total


      length: 201


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 84.58 Total Percent


      Identity: 84.58
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/wWui8 Kd4y9/zbf31hRwnR:NEUT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: D56406_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) x NEUT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1572.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 168 Total


      length: 170


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 98.82 Total Percent


      Identity: 98.82
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




embedded image



Sequence name: /tmp/f5d07fF5D7/E4N5xjUIAN:NEUT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: D56406_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) x NEUT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 844.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 95 Total


      length: 170


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 55.88 Total Percent


      Identity: 55.88
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER H53393

Cluster H53393 features 4 transcript(s) and 16 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







H53393_PEA_1_T10
164



H53393_PEA_1_T11
165



H53393_PEA_1_T3
166



H53393_PEA_1_T9
167

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







H53393_PEA_1_node_0
168



H53393_PEA_1_node_10
169



H53393_PEA_1_node_12
170



H53393_PEA_1_node_13
171



H53393_PEA_1_node_15
172



H53393_PEA_1_node_17
173



H53393_PEA_1_node_19
174



H53393_PEA_1_node_23
175



H53393_PEA 1_node_24
176



H53393_PEA_1_node_25
177



H53393_PEA_1_node_29
178



H53393_PEA_1_node_4
179



H53393_PEA_1_node_6
180



H53393_PEA_1_node_8
181



H53393_PEA 1_node_21
182



H53393_PEA_1_node_22
183

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:







H53393_PEA_1_P2
185



H53393_PEA_1_P3
186



H53393_PEA_1_P6
187










These sequences are variants of the known protein Cadherin-6 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier CAD6_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Kidney-cadherin; K-cadherin), SEQ ID NO: 184, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Cadherin-6 precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Cadherins are calcium dependent cell adhesion proteins. They preferentially interact with themselves in a homophilic manner in connecting cells; cadherins may thus contribute to the sorting of heterogeneous cell types. The sequence for protein Cadherin-6 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Cadherin-6 precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP position(s) on



amino acid sequence
Comment





421
V -> I


425
T -> I









Protein Cadherin-6 precursor localization is believed to be Type I membrane protein.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: cell adhesion; homophilic cell adhesion, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; calcium binding; protein binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and integral membrane protein, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster H53393 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 20 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 20 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues and ovarian carcinoma.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














epithelial
2



general
5



kidney
15



lung
6



muscle
5



ovary
0



uterus
0

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





epithelial
1.4e−01
1.1e−01
1.8e−04
6.3
2.5e−05
5.9


general
2.0e−01
8.6e−02
1.1e−04
3.1
1.3e−06
3.2


kidney
5.5e−01
4.4e−01
3.4e−01
1.7
8.2e−02
2.3


lung
9.5e−01
8.5e−01
1
0.6
6.2e−01
1.1


muscle
9.2e−01
4.8e−01
1
0.8
3.9e−01
2.0


ovary
7.1e−02
3.0e−02
1.5e−02
5.2
2.9e−03
5.9


uterus
8.2e−02
1.4e−01
1.9e−01
3.0
3.3e−01
2.2









As noted above, cluster H53393 features 4 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Cadherin-6 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein H53393_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164). An alignment is given to the known protein (Cadherin-6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between H53393_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185) and CAD6_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H53393_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRTYRYFLLLFWVGQPYPTLSTPLSKRTSGFPAKKRALELSGNSKNELNRSKRSWMWN QFFLLEEYTGSDYQYVGKLHSDQDRGDGSLKYILSGDGAGDLFIINENTGDIQATKRLD REEKPVYILRAQAINRRTGRPVEPESEFIIKIHDINDNEPIFTKEVYTATVPEMSDVGTFVV QVTATDADDPTYGNSAKVVYSILQGQPYFSVESETGIIKTALLNMDRENREQYQVVIQA KDMGGQMGGLSGTTTVNITLTDVNDNPPRFPQSTYQFKTPESSPPGTPIGRIKASDADV GENAEIEYSITDGEGLDMFDVITDQETQEGIITVKKLLDFEKKKVYTLKVEASNPYVEPR FLYLGPFKDSATVRIVVEDVDEPPVFSKLAYILQIREDAQINTTIGSVTAQDPDAARNPV KYSVDRHTDMDRIFNIDSGNGSIFTSKLLDRETLLWHNITVIATEINNPKQSSRVPLYIKV LDVNDNAPEFAEFYETFVCEKAKADQLIQTLHAVDKDDPYSGHQFSFSLAPEAASGSNF TIQDNK corresponding to amino acids 1-543 of CAD6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-543 of H53393_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GK corresponding to amino acids 544-545 of H53393_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein H53393_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185) is encoded by the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 327 and ends at position 1961. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H53393_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





1208
C -> T
Yes


1407
T -> C
Yes


1851
T -> C
Yes


1886
G -> A
Yes


2309
C -> T
Yes


2736
T -> C
Yes


2762
G -> T
Yes









Variant protein H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). An alignment is given to the known protein (Cadherin-6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186) and CAD6_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRTYRYFLLLFWVGQPYPTLSTPLSKRTSGFPAKKRALELSGNSKNELNRSKRSWMWN QFFLLEEYTGSDYQYVGKLHSDQDRGDGSLKYILSGDGAGDLFIINENTGDIQATKRLD REEKPVYILRAQAINRRTGRPVEPESEFIIKIHDINDNEPIFTKEVYTATVPEMSDVGTFVV QVTATDADDPTYGNSAKVVYSILQGQPYFSVESETGIIKTALLNMDRENREQYQVVIQA KDMGGQMGGLSGTTTVNITLTDVNDNPPRFPQSTYQFKTPESSPPGTPIGRIKASDADV GENAEIEYSITDGEGLDMFDVITDQETQEGIITVKKLLDFEKKKVYTLKVEASNPYVEPR FLYLGPFKDSATVRIVVEDVDEPPVFSKLAYILQIREDAQINTTIGSVTAQDPDAARNPV KYSVDRHTDMDRIFNIDSGNGSIFTSKLLDRETLLWHNITVIATEINNPKQSSRVPLYIKV LDVNDNAPEFAEFYETFVCEKAKADQ corresponding to amino acids 1-504 of CAD6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-504 of H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RFGFSLS (SEQ ID NO: 1133) corresponding to amino acids 505-511 of H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RFGFSLS (SEQ ID NO: 1133) in H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186) is encoded by the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application.


The coding portion of transcript H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 327 and ends at position 1859. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





1208
C -> T
Yes


1407
T -> C
Yes


1871
T -> C
Yes


1906
G -> A
Yes


2329
C -> T
Yes


2756
T -> C
Yes


2782
G -> T
Yes









The coding portion of transcript H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 327 and ends at position 1859. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





1208
C -> T
Yes


1407
T -> C
Yes


1871
T -> C
Yes


1906
G -> A
Yes


2149
C -> T
Yes


3425
T ->
No


3492
C -> G
Yes









Variant protein H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) H53393_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). An alignment is given to the known protein (Cadherin-6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187) and CAD6_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRTYRYFLLLFWVGQPYPTLSTPLSKRTSGFPAKKRALELSGNSKNELNRSKRSWMWN QFFLLEEYTGSDYQYVGKLHSDQDRGDGSLKYILSGDGAGDLFIINENTGDIQATKRLD REEKPVYILRAQAINRRTGRPVEPESEFIIKIHDINDNEPIFTKEVYTATVPEMSDVGTFVV QVTATDADDPTYGNSAKVVYSILQGQPYFSVESETGIIKTALLNMDRENREQYQVVIQA KDMGGQMGGLSGTTTVNITLTDVNDNPPRFPQSTYQFKTPESSPPGTPIGRIKASDADV GENAEIEYSITDGEGLDMFDVITDQETQEGIITVKK corresponding to amino acids 1-333 of CAD6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-333 of H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VMPLLKHHTE (SEQ ID NO: 1134) corresponding to amino acids 334-343 of H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VMPLLKHHTE (SEQ ID NO: 1134) in H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187) is encoded by the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript H53393_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 327 and ends at position 1355. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





1208
C -> T
Yes









As noted above, cluster H53393 features 16 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 168) according to the present invention is supported by 10 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165), H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) and H53393_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 11 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 11







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
1
198


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
1
198


(SEQ ID NO:165)





H53393_PEA_1_T3
1
198


(SEQ ID NO:166)





H53393_PEA_1_T9
1
198


(SEQ ID NO:167)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node10 (SEQ ID NO: 169) according to the present invention is supported by 10 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165), H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) and H53393_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 12







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
970
1137


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
970
1137


(SEQ ID NO:165)





H53393_PEA_1_T3
970
1137


(SEQ ID NO:166)





H53393_PEA_1_T9
970
1137


(SEQ ID NO:167)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node12 (SEQ ID NO: 170) according to the present invention is supported by 7 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165), H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) and H53393_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 13







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
1138
1325


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
1138
1325


(SEQ ID NO:165)





H53393_PEA_1_T3
1138
1325


(SEQ ID NO:166)





H53393_PEA_1_T9
1138
1325


(SEQ ID NO:167)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node13 (SEQ ID NO: 171) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 14







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T9
1326
1625


(SEQ ID NO:167)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 172) according to the present invention is supported by 11 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
1326
1579


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
1326
1579


(SEQ ID NO:165)





H53393_PEA_1_T3
1326
1579


(SEQ ID NO:166)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 173) according to the present invention is supported by 13 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
1580
1716


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
1580
1716


(SEQ ID NO:165)





H53393_PEA_1_T3
1580
1716


(SEQ ID NO:166)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node19 (SEQ ID NO: 174) according to the present invention is supported by 16 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
1717
1838


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
1717
1838


(SEQ ID NO:165)





H53393_PEA_1_T3
1717
1838


(SEQ ID NO:166)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 175) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164) and H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
1957
2136


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
1977
2156


(SEQ ID NO:165)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node24 (SEQ ID NO: 176) according to the present invention is supported by 19 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
2137
2388


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
2157
2408


(SEQ ID NO:165)





H53393_PEA_1_T3
1977
2228


(SEQ ID NO:166)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node25 (SEQ ID NO: 177) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164) and H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
2389
2873


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
2409
2893


(SEQ ID NO:165)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node29 (SEQ ID NO: 178) according to the present invention is supported by 41 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T3
2229
3998


(SEQ ID NO:166)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 179) according to the present invention is supported by 12 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165), H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) and H53393_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
199
554


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
199
554


(SEQ ID NO:165)





H53393_PEA_1_T3
199
554


(SEQ ID NO:166)





H53393_PEA_1_T9
199
554


(SEQ ID NO:167)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 180) according to the present invention is supported by 14 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165), H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) and H53393_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
555
849


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
555
849


(SEQ ID NO:165)





H53393_PEA_1_T3
555
849


(SEQ ID NO:166)





H53393_PEA_1_T9
555
849


(SEQ ID NO:167)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 181) according to the present invention is supported by 12 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165), H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) and H53393_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
850
969


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
850
969


(SEQ ID NO:165)





H53393_PEA_1_T3
850
969


(SEQ ID NO:166)





H53393_PEA_1_T9
850
969


(SEQ ID NO:167)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 182) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T11
1839
1858


(SEQ ID NO:165)





H53393_PEA_1_T3
1839
1858


(SEQ ID NO:166)









Segment cluster H53393_PEA1_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 183) according to the present invention is supported by 16 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H53393_PEA_1_T10
1839
1956


(SEQ ID NO:164)





H53393_PEA_1_T11
1859
1976


(SEQ ID NO:165)





H53393_PEA_1_T3
1859
1976


(SEQ ID NO:166)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/oAlc9u2qp7/1HgSZJi6aI:CAD6_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: H53393_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185) x CAD6_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 5281.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 543 Total


      length: 543


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




embedded image



Sequence name: /tmp/I80QylyXbk/TP0IdL1tx5:CAD6_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: H53393_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186) x CAD6_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4900.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 504 Total


      length: 504


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




embedded image



Sequence name: /tmp/NtvjwylOCi/c5Li3O91on:CAD6_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: H53393_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187) x CAD6_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3247.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 335 Total


      length: 335


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.40
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 99.40
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Expression of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor]; Kidney-Cadherin; K-Cadherin H53393 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name H53393 seg13 (SEQ ID NO:981) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues


Expression of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor]; Kidney-cadherin; K-cadherin transcripts detectable by or according to seg13, H53393 seg13 (SEQ ID NO:981) amplicon(s) and H53393 seg13F (SEQ ID NO:979) and H53393 seg13R (SEQ ID NO:980) primers was measured by real time PCR. In this specific example, the real-time PCR reaction efficiency was assumed to be 2 and was not calculated by a standard curve reaction (as detailed above in the section of “Real-Time RT-PCR analysis”). In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes —PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194, (SEQ ID NO: 1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO: 1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”, above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 21 is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples.


As is evident from FIG. 21, the expression of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71 Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 19 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples.


Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. The P value for the difference in the expression levels of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 5.5E-03.


Threshold of 5 fold overexpression was found to differentiate between cancer and normal samples with P value of 6.94E-02 as checked by exact fisher test. The above values demonstrate statistical significance of the results.


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: H53393 seg13F (SEQ ID NO:979) forward primer; and H53393 seg13R (SEQ ID NO:980) reverse primer.


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: H53393 seg13. H53393 seg13 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:979): AATGCCGCTTCTTAAACACCA H53393 seg13 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:980): AGAACTGGCATTTTTCTGAAAATAATAA H53393 seg13 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO:981): AATGCCGCTTCTTAAACACCATACAGAGTGAACCCATTTACTTTTCTCCAGTTCCTA AGTTACCAGGGGCAATTATATCTCACATAAACATTCCTTTAGATTTTTATTTTACTTA TTATTTTCAGAAAAATGCCAGTTCT


Expression of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] H53393 transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name H53393 junc21-22 (SEQ ID NO:984) in normal and cancerous ovary tissues


Expression of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] transcripts detectable by or according to junc21-22, H53393 junc21-22 (SEQ ID NO:984) amplicon(s) and H53393 junc21-22F (SEQ ID NO:982) and H53393 junc21-22R (SEQ ID NO:983) primers was measured by real time PCR. In this specific example, the real-time PCR reaction efficiency was assumed to be 2 and was not calculated by a standard curve reaction (as detailed above in the section of “Real-Time RT-PCR analysis”). In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes —PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194, (SEQ ID NO: 1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO:1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71 Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”, above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 22 is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. As is evident from FIG. 22, the expression of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71 Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 23 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples.


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: H53393 junc21-22F (SEQ ID NO:982) forward primer; and H53393 junc21-22R (SEQ ID NO:983) reverse primer.


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: H53393 junc21-22 (SEQ ID NO:984). H53393 junc21-22 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:982): TGGTTTTTCTCTTAGTTGATTCAGACC H53393 junc21-22 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:983): GAGCCACTGGCTGCTTCAG H53393 junc21-22 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO:984): TGGTTTTTCTCTTAGTTGATTCAGACCTTGCATGCTGTTGACAAGGATGACCCTTATA GTGGGCACCAATTTTCGTTTTCCTTGGCCCCTGAAGCAGCCAGTGGCTC


DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER HSU40434

Cluster HSU40434 features 1 transcript(s) and 36 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
188

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSU40434_PEA_1_node_1
189



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_16
190



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_30
191



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_32
192



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_57
193



H5U40434_PEA_1_node_0
194



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_10
195



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_13
196



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_18
197



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_2
198



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_20
199



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_21
200



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_23
201



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_24
202



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_26
203



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_28
204



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_3
205



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_35
206



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_36
207



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_37
208



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_38
209



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_39
210



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_40
211



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_41
212



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_42
213



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_43
214



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_44
215



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_47
216



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_48
217



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_51
218



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_52
219



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_53
220



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_54
221



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_56
222



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_7
223



HSU40434_PEA_1_node_8
224

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSU40434_PEA_1_P12
226










These sequences are variants of the known protein Mesothelin precursor (SwissProt accession identifier MSLN_HUMAN; known also according to the synonym CAK1 antigen), SEQ ID NO: 225, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


The variant proteins according to the present invention are variants of a known diagnostic marker, called Mesothelin (CAK-1).


Protein Mesothelin precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): may play a role in cellular adhesion. Antigenic protein reactive with antibody K1. The sequence for protein Mesothelin precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Mesothelin precursor amino acid sequence”. Protein Mesothelin precursor localization is believed to be attached to the membrane by a GPI-anchor.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: cell adhesion, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; protein binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and membrane, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster HSU40434 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 23 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 23 and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues, ovarian carcinoma and pancreas carcinoma.









TABLE 4







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














brain
2



colon
0



epithelial
9



general
4



kidney
0



liver
0



lung
32



ovary
0



pancreas
2



prostate
2



stomach
0



Thyroid
0



uterus
4

















TABLE 5







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4
















brain
5.1e−01
3.1e−01
1
0.9
2.5e−01
2.7


colon
1.7e−01
1.7e−01
3.4e−01
2.4
4.6e−01
2.0


epithelial
4.3e−03
2.3e−03
9.3e−12
6.7
6.1e−08
4.5


general
4.0e−05
1.5e−05
3.9e−24
11.6
1.5e−17
7.5


kidney
4.1e−01
5.1e−01
1.1e−01
3.2
2.4e−01
2.3


liver
1
6.8e−01
1
1.0
4.8e−01
1.9


lung
5.4e−01
7.9e−01
4.8e−01
1.3
8.4e−01
0.7


ovary
8.2e−02
6.3e−02
4.8e−06
11.3
1.5e−04
8.0


pancreas
2.3e−01
8.7e−02
1.8e−04
5.4
2.4e−04
6.1


prostate
9.7e−01
9.3e−01
1
0.9
7.5e−01
1.2


stomach
1
3.0e−01
1
1.0
2.1e−01
2.3


Thyroid
5.0e−01
5.0e−01
6.7e−01
1.5
6.7e−01
1.5


uterus
9.0e−02
5.6e−02
8.5e−02
3.3
1.1e−01
2.8









As noted above, cluster HSU40434 features 1 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Mesothelin precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). An alignment is given to the known protein (Mesothelin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) and Q14859 (SEQ ID NO: 985) (SEQ ID NO:985):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALPTARPLLGSCGTPALGSLLFLLFSLGWVQPSRTLAGETGQEAAPLDGVLANPPNISS LSPRQLLGFPCAEVSGLSTERVRELAVALAQKNVKLSTEQLRCLAHRLSEPPEDLDALP LDLLLFLNPDAFSGPQACTRFFSRITKANVDLLPRGAPERQRLLPAALACWGVRGSLLS EADVRALGGLACDLPGRFVAESAEVLLPRLVSCPGPLDQDQQEAARAALQGGGPPYGP PSTWSVSTMDALRGLLPVLGQPIIRSIPQGIVAAWRQRSSRDPSWRQPERTILRPRFRRE VEKTACPSGKKAREIDESLIFYKKWELEACVDAALLATQMDRVNAIPFTYEQLDVLKH KLDELYPQGYPESVIQHLGYLFLKMSPEDIRKWNVTSLETLKALLEVNKGHEMSPQVA TLIDRFVKGRGQLDKDTLDTLTAFYPGYLCSLSPEELSSVPPSSIW corresponding to amino acids 1-458 of Q14859 (SEQ ID NO: 985), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-458 of HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226).


Comparison report between HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) and Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986) (SEQ ID NO:986):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALPTARPLLGSCGTPALGSLLFLLFSLGWVQPSRTLAGETGQ corresponding to amino acids 1-43 of Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-43 of HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence E corresponding to amino acids 44-44 of HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to AAPLDGVLANPPNISSLSPRQLLGFPCAEVSGLSTERVRELAVALAQKNVKLSTEQLRC LAHRLSEPPEDLDALPLDLLLFLNPDAFSGPQACTRFFSRITKANVDLLPRGAPERQRLL PAALACWGVRGSLLSEADVRALGGLACDLPGRFVAESAEVLLPRLVSCPGPLDQDQQE AARAALQGGGPPYGPPSTWSVSTMDALRGLLPVLGQPIIRSIPQGIVAAWRQRSSRDPS WRQPERTILRPRFRREVEKTACPSGKKAREIDESLIFYKKWELEACVDAALLATQMDRV NAIPFTYEQLDVLKHKLDELYPQGYPESVIQHLGYLFLKMSPEDIRKWNVTSLETLKAL LEVNKGHEMSPQVATLIDRFVKGRGQLDKDTLDTLTAFYPGYLCSLSPEELSSVPPSSIW corresponding to amino acids 44-457 of Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986), which also corresponds to amino acids 45-458 of HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for E, corresponding to HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 6







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





118
L -> V
No


139
R -> H
No


162
L -> Q
No


235
G ->
No


330
A -> V
No


342
I -> N
No


402
N -> D
No


 51
V ->
No









Variant protein HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 420 and ends at position 1793. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 170
G -> A
Yes


 334
G -> A
Yes


1623
A -> G
No


1931
G ->
No


1955
A -> G
No


2270
A -> G
No


2352
C ->
No


2431
G -> A
No


2482
C -> A
No


2483
C -> A
No


 557
G -> A
No


 572
C ->
No


 771
C -> G
No


 835
G -> A
No


 904
T -> A
No


1124
C ->
No


1408
C -> T
No


1444
T -> A
No









As noted above, cluster HSU40434 features 36 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node1 (SEQ ID NO: 189) according to the present invention is supported by 3 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 8 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 8







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
58
308


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 190) according to the present invention is supported by 30 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 9 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 9







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
599
719


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node30 (SEQ ID NO: 191) according to the present invention is supported by 37 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 10 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 10







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1315
1493


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node32 (SEQ ID NO: 192) according to the present invention is supported by 45 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 11 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 11







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1494
1649


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node57 (SEQ ID NO: 193) according to the present invention is supported by 53 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 12







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
2307
2499


(SEQ ID NO:188)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 194) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 13







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1
57


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node10 (SEQ ID NO: 195) according to the present invention is supported by 28 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 14







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
505
548


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node13 (SEQ ID NO: 196) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
549
598


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node18 (SEQ ID NO: 197) according to the present invention is supported by 30 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
720
799


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 198) according to the present invention is supported by 11 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
309
368


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node20 (SEQ ID NO: 199) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
800
905


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 200) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
906
929


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 201) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
930
1043


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node24 (SEQ ID NO: 202) according to the present invention is supported by 26 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1044
1123


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 203) according to the present invention is supported by 28 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1124
1214


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node28 (SEQ ID NO: 204) according to the present invention is supported by 30 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1215
1314


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 205) according to the present invention is supported by 19 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
369
410


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node35 (SEQ ID NO: 206) according to the present invention is supported by 43 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1650
1679


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node36 (SEQ ID NO: 207) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1680
1753


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node37 (SEQ ID NO: 208) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1754
1792


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node38 (SEQ ID NO: 209) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 28







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1793
1866


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node39 (SEQ ID NO: 210) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 29







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1867
1909


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node40 (SEQ ID NO: 211) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 30







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1910
1930


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node41 (SEQ ID NO: 212) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1931
1948


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node42 (SEQ ID NO: 213) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1949
1972


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node43 (SEQ ID NO: 214) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 33







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1973
1990


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node44 (SEQ ID NO: 215) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 34







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA 1_T13
1991
1994


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node47 (SEQ ID NO: 216) according to the present invention is supported by 49 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 35







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
1995
2032


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node48 (SEQ ID NO: 217) according to the present invention is supported by 50 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 36







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
2033
2089


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node51 (SEQ ID NO: 218) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 37







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
2090
2113


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node52 (SEQ ID NO: 219) according to the present invention is supported by 52 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 38







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
2114
2140


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node53 (SEQ ID NO: 220) according to the present invention is supported by 58 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 39







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
2141
2197


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node54 (SEQ ID NO: 221) according to the present invention is supported by 56 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 40







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
2198
2276


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node56 (SEQ ID NO: 222) according to the present invention is supported by 49 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 41







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
2277
2306


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 223) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 42







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSU40434_PEA_1_T13
411
464


(SEQ ID NO:188)









Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA1_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 224) according to the present invention is supported by 28 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 43







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





H5U40434_PEA_1_T13
465
504


(SEQ ID NO:188)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/tZTolp1A91/eTMhjqGV2R:Q14859 (SEQ ID NO: 985)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) x Q14859 (SEQ ID NO: 985) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 4448.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 458 Total


      length: 458


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/tZTolp1A91/eTMhjqGV2R:Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) x Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4338.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 457 Total


      length: 458


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 99.78 Total Percent


      Identity: 99.78
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/tZTolp1A91/eTMhjqGV2R:MSLN_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSU40434_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) x MSLN_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4074.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 440 Total


      length: 448


      Matching Percent Similarity: 98.86 Matching Percent


      Identity: 97.95
    • Total Percent Similarity: 97.10 Total Percent


      Identity: 96.21
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER M77904

Cluster M77904 features 4 transcript(s) and 21 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







M77904_T11
227



M77904_T3
228



M77904_T8
229



M77904_T9
230

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







M77904_node_0
231



M77904_node_11
232



M77904_node_12
233



M77904_node_14
234



M77904_node_15
235



M77904_node_17
236



M77904_node_2
237



M77904_node_21
238



M77904_node_23
239



M77904_node_24
240



M77904_node_27
241



M77904_node_28
242



M77904_node_4
243



M77904_node_6
244



M77904_node_7
245



M77904_node_8
246



M77904_node_9
247



M77904_node_19
248



M77904_node_22
249



M77904_node_25
250



M77904_node_26
251

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:







M77904_P2
252



M77904_P4
253



M77904_P5
254



M77904_P7
255










Cluster M77904 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 24 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 24 and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues.









TABLE 4







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














bladder
0



brain
0



colon
94



epithelial
35



general
15



kidney
0



liver
0



lung
33



breast
140



bone marrow
0



ovary
0



pancreas
26



prostate
94



stomach
36



Thyroid
0



uterus
22

















TABLE 5







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





bladder
5.4e−01
3.4e−01
5.6e−01
1.8
3.2e−01
2.4


brain
8.8e−02
1.3e−01
4.8e−02
8.1
1.1e−01
5.1


colon
3.8e−01
3.8e−01
8.7e−01
0.8
8.2e−01
0.8


epithelial
3.1e−02
1.5e−02
4.9e−01
1.1
3.9e−02
1.4


general
2.0e−04
3.4e−05
4.1e−03
2.0
6.2e−07
2.5


kidney
6.5e−01
3.5e−01
1
1.1
1.4e−02
4.0


liver
1
3.0e−01
1
1.0
2.3e−01
2.0


lung
5.9e−01
4.8e−01
8.8e−01
0.7
3.4e−01
1.2


breast
8.7e−01
8.8e−01
1
0.2
9.4e−01
0.3


bone marrow
1
4.2e−01
1
1.0
5.3e−01
2.1


ovary
1.3e−01
9.4e−02
3.2e−01
2.4
3.4e−01
2.2


pancreas
5.1e−01
5.2e−01
2.1e−01
1.8
7.6e−02
1.8


prostate
8.6e−01
8.0e−01
9.2e−01
0.5
8.4e−01
0.6


stomach
2.7e−01
1.9e−01
5.0e−01
1.5
2.7e−01
1.8


Thyroid
6.4e−01
6.4e−01
6.7e−01
1.5
6.7e−01
1.5


uterus
1.2e−01
3.4e−01
5.9e−01
1.4
8.2e−01
0.9









As noted above, cluster M77904 features 4 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) and Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987) (SEQ ID NO:987):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWD VKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQ EGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFPEDEL MTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGNMAG NFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNES corresponding to amino acids 67-341 of Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-275 of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCD DLTRLWMNVEKTISCTDHRYCQRKSYSLQVPSDILHLPVELHDFSWKLLVPKDRLSLVL VPAQKLQQHTHEKPCNTSFSYLVASAIPSQDLYFGSFCPGGSIKQIQVKQNISVTLRTFAP SFQQEASRQGLTVSFIPYFKEEGVFTVTPDTKSKVYLRTPNWDRGLPSLTSVSWNISVPR DQVACLTFFKERSGVVCQTGRAFMIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISN CSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGP AVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVD TYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDT DIPLLNTQEPMEPAE (SEQ ID NO: 1135) corresponding to amino acids 276-770 of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCD DLTRLWMNVEKTISCTDHRYCQRKSYSLQVPSDILHLPVELHDFSWKLLVPKDRLSLVL VPAQKLQQHTHEKPCNTSFSYLVASAIPSQDLYFGSFCPGGSIKQIQVKQNISVTLRTFAP SFQQEASRQGLTVSFIPYFKEEGVFTVTPDTKSKVYLRTPNWDRGLPSLTSVSWNISVPR DQVACLTFFKERSGVVCQTGRAFMIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISN CSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGP AVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVD TYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDT DIPLLNTQEPMEPAE (SEQ ID NO: 1135) in M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252).


Comparison report between M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) and Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988) (SEQ ID NO:988):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWD VKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQ EGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFPEDEL MTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGNMAG NFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNESNKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQ SRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTISCTDHRYCQR KSYSLQVPSDILHLPVELHDFSWKLLVPKDRLSLVLVPAQKLQQHTHEKPCNTSFSYLV ASAIPSQDLYFGSFCPGGSIKQIQVKQNISVTLRTFAPSFQQEASRQGLTVSFIPYFKEEGV FTVTPDTKSKVYLRTPNWDRGLPSLTSVSWNISVPRDQVACLTFFKERSGVVCQTGRAF MIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDL TVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPAVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKG RKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAP TAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE (SEQ ID NO: 1135) corresponding to amino acids 67-836 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-770 of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because both trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein.


Variant protein M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 6







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





263
Q -> R
No


459
Q -> R
Yes


643
G -> D
Yes









Variant protein M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 238 and ends at position 2547. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












561
C -> T
No


585
T -> C
No


3276
T -> G
Yes


3465
C -> T
Yes


3760
A -> T
Yes


3830
G -> A
Yes


3900
A -> G
Yes


3960
C -> A
Yes


4114
G -> A
Yes


4613
C -> T
Yes


5050
G -> A
No


5309
A -> C
Yes


957
G -> A
Yes


5329
A -> G
Yes


5420
T -> C
Yes


5490
T -> C
Yes


5507
C − > A
Yes


5511
G -> A
Yes


5578
T -> G
Yes


5662
A -> C
No


1025
A -> G
No


1613
A -> G
Yes


1623
C -> T
Yes


2085
T -> C
No


2165
G -> A
Yes


3043
T -> C
No


3122
G -> A
Yes









Variant protein M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) and Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPTLLAKPCYIVIS KRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNR TFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSR IKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFP EDELMTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGN MAGNFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNES corresponding to amino acids 1-341 of Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-341 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCD DLTRLWMNVEKTISTPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLT PVIPALWEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW (SEQ ID NO: 1136) corresponding to amino acids 342-487 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCD DLTRLWMNVEKTISTPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLT PVIPALWEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW (SEQ ID NO: 1136) in M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253).


Comparison report between M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) and Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989) (SEQ ID NO:989):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPTLLAKPCYIVIS KRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNR TFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSR IKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFP EDELMTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGN MAGNFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNESNKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRP VKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTIS corresponding to amino acids 1-416 of Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-416 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGS LEVRSSRPAWPTW corresponding to amino acids 417-487 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGS LEVRSSRPAWPTW in M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253).


Comparison report between M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) and Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPTLLAKPCYIVIS KRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNR TFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSR IKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFP EDELMTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGN MAGNFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNESNKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRP VKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTIS corresponding to amino acids 1-416 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-416 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGS LEVRSSRPAWPTW corresponding to amino acids 417-487 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGS LEVRSSRPAWPTW in M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





329
Q −> R
No









Variant protein M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 137 and ends at position 1597. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 54
G −>
No


 59
G −>
No


 131
G −> C
Yes


 658
C −> T
No


 682
T −> C
No


1054
G −> A
Yes


1122
A −> G
No









Variant protein M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) and Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDL TVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPAVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKG RKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAP TAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE corresponding to amino acids 606-836 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-231 of M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254).


Comparison report between M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) and Q9H8C2 (SEQ ID NO: 990) (SEQ ID NO:990):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDL TVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPAVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKG RKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAP TAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE corresponding to amino acids 419-649 of Q9H8C2 (SEQ ID NO: 990), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-231 of M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because both trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein.


Variant protein M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 10, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





104
G −> D
Yes









Variant protein M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 1226 and ends at position 1918. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 248
A −> C
Yes


 318
G −> C
Yes


3131
A −> T
Yes


3201
G −> A
Yes


3271
A −> G
Yes


3331
C −> A
Yes


3485
G −> A
Yes


3984
C −> T
Yes


4421
G −> A
No


4680
A −> C
Yes


4700
A −> G
Yes


4791
T −> C
Yes


 984
A −> G
Yes


4861
T −> C
Yes


4878
C −> A
Yes


4882
G −> A
Yes


4949
T −> G
Yes


5033
A −> C
No


 994
C −> T
Yes


1456
T −> C
No


1536
G −> A
Yes


2414
T −> C
No


2493
G −> A
Yes


2647
T −> G
Yes


2836
C −> T
Yes









Variant protein M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) and Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPTLLAKPCYIVIS KRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNR TFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSR IKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKR corresponding to amino acids 1-219 of Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-219 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) corresponding to amino acids 220-238 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) in M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255).


Comparison report between M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) and Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPTLLAKPCYIVIS KRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNR TFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSR IKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKR corresponding to amino acids 1-219 of Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-219 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) corresponding to amino acids 220-238 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) in M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255).


Comparison report between M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) and Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPTLLAKPCYIVIS KRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNR TFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSR IKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKR corresponding to amino acids 1-219 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-219 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) corresponding to amino acids 220-238 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) in M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 137 and ends at position 850. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 54
G −>
No


 59
G −>
No


2361
A −> G
No


 131
G −> C
Yes


 658
C −> T
No


 682
T −> C
No


 943
C −> T
Yes


1667
G −> A
No


1700
G −> A
No


1807
T −> C
Yes


2293
G −> A
Yes









As noted above, cluster M77904 features 21 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster M77904_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 231) according to the present invention is supported by 32 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227) and M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 13







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M77904_T11
1
218


(SEQ ID NO:227)





M77904_T8
1
218


(SEQ ID NO:229)









Segment cluster M77904_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 232) according to the present invention is supported by 37 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described.


This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 14







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M77904_T3
1064
1285


(SEQ ID NO:228)





M77904_T8
1161
1382


(SEQ ID NO:229)









Segment cluster M77904_node12 (SEQ ID NO: 233) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M77904_T8
1383
1785


(SEQ ID NO:229)









Segment cluster M77904_node14 (SEQ ID NO: 234) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M77904_T9
1
656


(SEQ ID NO:230)









Segment cluster M77904_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 235) according to the present invention is supported by 44 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












M77904_T3
1286
1666


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T9
657
1037


(SEQ ID NO:230)









Segment cluster M77904_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 236) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T3
1667
2032


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T9
1038
1403


(SEQ ID NO:230)









Segment cluster M77904_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 237) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T3
1
121


(SEQ ID NO:228)









Segment cluster M77904_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 238) according to the present invention is supported by 54 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T3
2121
4095


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T9
1492
3466


(SEQ ID NO:230)









Segment cluster M77904_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 239) according to the present invention is supported by 24 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T3
4106
4375


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T9
3477
3746


(SEQ ID NO:230)









Segment cluster M77904_node24 (SEQ ID NO: 240) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T3
4376
4785


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T9
3747
4156


(SEQ ID NO:230)









Segment cluster M77904_node27 (SEQ ID NO: 241) according to the present invention is supported by 81 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T3
4994
5482


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T9
4365
4853


(SEQ ID NO:230)









Segment cluster M77904_node28 (SEQ ID NO: 242) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T3
5483
5914


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T9
4854
5285


(SEQ ID NO:230)









Segment cluster M77904_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 243) according to the present invention is supported by 35 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227), M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T11
219
428


(SEQ ID NO:227)


M77904_T3
122
331


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T8
219
428


(SEQ ID NO:229)









Segment cluster M77904_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 244) according to the present invention is supported by 44 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227), M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T11
429
791


(SEQ ID NO:227)


M77904_T3
332
694


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T8
429
791


(SEQ ID NO:229)









Segment cluster M77904_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 245) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T11
792
2030


(SEQ ID NO:227)









Segment cluster M77904_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 246) according to the present invention is supported by 50 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227), M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 28







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












M77904_T11
2031
2399


(SEQ ID NO:227)


M77904_T3
695
1063


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T8
792
1160


(SEQ ID NO:229)









Segment cluster M77904_node9 (SEQ ID NO: 247) according to the present invention is supported by 11 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 29







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T11
2400
2658


(SEQ ID NO:227)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster M77904_node19 (SEQ ID NO: 248) according to the present invention is supported by 42 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 30







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T3
2033
2120


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T9
1404
1491


(SEQ ID NO:230)









Segment cluster M77904_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 249) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T3
4096
4105


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T9
3467
3476


(SEQ ID NO:230)









Segment cluster M77904_node25 (SEQ ID NO: 250) according to the present invention is supported by 40 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T3
4786
4896


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T9
4157
4267


(SEQ ID NO:230)









Segment cluster M77904_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 251) according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 33







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





M77904_T3
4897
4993


(SEQ ID NO:228)


M77904_T9
4268
4364


(SEQ ID NO:230)









Microarray (chip) data is also available for this gene as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotide was found to hit this segment (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 33.









TABLE 33







Oligonucleotide related to this gene









Oligonucleotide
Overexpressed in



name
cancers
Chip reference





M77904_0_8_0
Ovarian cancer
Ovary


(SEQ ID NO:1016)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/c2Fe8npYgJ/QPDZHH46X1:Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) x Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 2730.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 275 Total


      length: 275


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/c2Fe8npYgJ/QPDZHH46X1:Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) x Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 7633.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 770 Total


      length: 770


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/4AUsKD5TnV/TBRg9DoebW:Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) x Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3341.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 341 Total


      length: 341


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/4AUsKD5TnV/TBRg9DoebW:Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) x Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4081.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 416 Total


      length: 416


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/4AUsKD5TnV/TBRg9DoebW:Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) x Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4081.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 416 Total


      length: 416


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/IChL9mLIus/pmgyBTHuqO:Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) x Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2285.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 231 Total


      length: 231


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/IChL9nLIus/pmgyBTHuqO:Q9H8C2 (SEQ ID NO: 990)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) x Q9H8C2 (SEQ ID NO: 990) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2285.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 231 Total


      length: 231


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/sQqi6hWOGJ/KjbKmDd574:Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) x Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2124.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 219 Total


      length: 219


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/sQqi6hWOGJ/KjbKmDd574:Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) x Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2124.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 219 Total


      length: 219


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/sQqi6hWOGJ/KjbKmDd574:Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) x Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2124.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 219 Total


      length: 219


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER Z25299

Cluster Z25299 features 5 transcript(s) and 11 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







Z25299_PEA_2_T1
256



Z25299_PEA_2_T2
257



Z25299_PEA_2_T3
258



Z25299_PEA_2_T6
259



Z25299_PEA_2_T9
260

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







Z25299_PEA_2_node_20
261



Z25299_PEA_2_node_21
262



Z25299_PEA_2_node_23
263



Z25299_PEA_2_node_24
264



Z25299_PEA_2_node_8
265



Z25299_PEA_2_node_12
266



Z25299_PEA_2_node_13
267



Z25299_PEA_2_node_14
268



Z25299_PEA_2_node_17
269



Z25299_PEA_2_node_18
270



Z25299_PEA_2_node_19
271

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:







Z25299_PEA_2_P2
273



Z25299_PEA_2_P3
274



Z25299_PEA_2_P7
275



Z25299_PEA_2_P10
276










These sequences are variants of the known protein Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier ALK1_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms ALP; HUSI-1; Seminal proteinase inhibitor; Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor; BLPI; Mucus proteinase inhibitor; MPI; WAP four-disulfide core domain protein 4; Protease inhibitor WAP4), SEQ ID NO: 272, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor with strong affinities for trypsin, chymotrypsin, elastase, and cathepsin G. May prevent elastase-mediated damage to oral and possibly other mucosal tissues. The sequence for protein Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor amino acid sequence”. Protein Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor localization is believed to be Secreted.


It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Elastase inhibitor; Tryptase inhibitor. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Anti-inflammatory; Antiasthma.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: proteinase inhibitor; serine protease inhibitor, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster Z25299 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 25 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 25 and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: brain malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues and ovarian carcinoma.









TABLE 4







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














bladder
82



bone
6



brain
0



colon
37



epithelial
145



general
73



head and neck
638



kidney
26



liver
68



lung
465



breast
52



ovary
0



pancreas
20



prostate
36



skin
215



stomach
219



uterus
113

















TABLE 5







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





bladder
8.2e−01
8.5e−01
9.2e−01
0.6
9.7e−01
0.5


bone
5.5e−01
7.3e−01
4.0e−01
2.1
4.9e−01
1.5


brain
8.8e−02
1.5e−01
2.3e−03
7.7
1.2e−02
4.8


colon
3.3e−01
2.8e−01
4.2e−01
1.6
4.2e−01
1.5


epithelial
2.5e−01
7.6e−01
3.8e−01
1.0
1
0.6


general
6.4e−03
2.5e−01
1.7e−06
1.6
5.2e−01
0.9


head and neck
3.6e−01
5.9e−01
7.6e−01
0.6
1
0.3


kidney
7.4e−01
8.4e−01
2.1e−01
2.1
4.2e−01
1.4


liver
4.1e−01
9.1e−01
4.2e−02
3.2
6.4e−01
0.8


lung
7.6e−01
8.3e−01
9.8e−01
0.5
1
0.3


breast
5.0e−01
5.5e−01
9.8e−02
1.6
3.4e−01
1.1


ovary
3.7e−02
3.0e−02
6.9e−03
6.1
4.9e−03
5.6


pancreas
3.8e−01
3.6e−01
3.6e−01
1.7
3.9e−01
1.5


prostate
9.1e−01
9.2e−01
8.9e−01
0.5
9.4e−01
0.5


skin
6.0e−01
8.1e−01
9.3e−01
0.4
1
0.1


stomach
3.0e−01
8.1e−01
9.1e−01
0.6
1
0.3


uterus
1.6e−01
1.3e−01
3.2e−02
1.6
3.0e−01
1.1









As noted above, cluster Z25299 features 5 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z25299_PEA2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256). An alignment is given to the known protein (Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) and ALK1_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPECQSDWQCP GKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNPTRRKPGKCPVTYGQCLMLNPPNFCEMDGQCKRDLK CCMGMCGKSCVSPVK corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GKQGMRAH (SEQ ID NO: 1138) corresponding to amino acids 132-139 of Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GKQGMRAH (SEQ ID NO: 1138) in Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 6







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





136
M −> T
Yes


 20
P −>
No


 43
C −> R
No


 48
K −> N
No


 83
R −> K
No


 84
R −> W
No









Variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z25299_PEA2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 124 and ends at position 540. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 122
C −> T
No


 123
C −> T
No


 530
T −> C
Yes


 989
C −> T
Yes


1127
C −> T
Yes


1162
A −> C
Yes


1180
A −> C
Yes


1183
A −> C
Yes


1216
A −> C
Yes


1262
G −> A
Yes


 183
T −>
No


 250
T −> C
No


 267
A −> C
No


 267
A −> G
No


 339
C −> T
Yes


 371
G −> A
No


 373
A −> T
No


 435
C −> T
No









Variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z25299_PEA2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257). An alignment is given to the known protein (Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) and ALK1_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPECQSDWQCP GKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNPTRRKPGKCPVTYGQCLMLNPPNFCEMDGQCKRDLK CCMGMCGKSCVSPVK corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GEKRHHKQLRDQEVDPLEMRRHSAG (SEQ ID NO: 1139) corresponding to amino acids 132-156 of Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GEKRHHKQLRDQEVDPLEMRRHSAG (SEQ ID NO: 1139) in Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





20
P −>
No


43
C −> R
No


48
K −> N
No


83
R −> K
No


84
R −> W
No









Variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z25299_PEA2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 124 and ends at position 591. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





122
C −> T
No


123
C −> T
No


183
T −>
No


250
T −> C
No


267
A −> C
No


267
A −> G
No


339
C −> T
Yes


371
G −> A
No


373
A −> T
No


435
C −> T
No









Variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z25299_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259). An alignment is given to the known protein (Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) and ALK1_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPECQSDWQCP GKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNP corresponding to amino acids 1-81 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-81 of Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RGSLGSAQ (SEQ ID NO: 1140) corresponding to amino acids 82-89 of Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RGSLGSAQ (SEQ ID NO: 1140) in Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 10, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





20
P −>
No


43
C −> R
No


48
K −> N
No


82
R −> S
No









Variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z25299_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 124 and ends at position 390. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





122
C −> T
No


123
C −> T
No


576
A −> C
Yes


594
A −> C
Yes


597
A −> C
Yes


630
A −> C
Yes


676
G −> A
Yes


183
T −>
No


250
T −> C
No


267
A −> C
No


267
A −> G
No


339
C −> T
Yes


369
A −> T
No


431
C −> T
No


541
C −> T
Yes









Variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z25299_PEA2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260). An alignment is given to the known protein (Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between Z25299_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) and ALK1_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPECQSDWQCP GKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNPT corresponding to amino acids 1-82 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-82 of Z25299_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 12, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





20
P −>
No


43
C −> R
No


48
K −> N
No









Variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z25299_PEA2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 124 and ends at position 369. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 13 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





122
C −> T
No


123
C −> T
No


451
A −> C
Yes


484
A −> C
Yes


530
G −> A
Yes


183
T −>
No


250
T −> C
No


267
A −> C
No


267
A − > G
No


339
C −> T
Yes


395
C −> T
Yes


430
A −> C
Yes


448
A −> C
Yes









As noted above, cluster Z25299 features 11 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster Z25299_PEA2_node20 (SEQ ID NO: 261) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 14







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z25299_PEA_2_T1
518
1099


(SEQ ID NO:256)









Segment cluster Z25299_PEA2_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 262) according to the present invention is supported by 162 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259) and Z25299_PEA2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












Z25299_PEA_2_T1
1100
1292


(SEQ ID NO:256)


Z25299_PEA_2_T6
514
706


(SEQ ID NO:259)


Z25299_PEA_2_T9
368
560


(SEQ ID NO:260)









Segment cluster Z25299_PEA2_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 263) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z25299_PEA_2_T2
518
707


(SEQ ID NO:257)









Segment cluster Z25299_PEA2_node24 (SEQ ID NO: 264) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257) and Z25299_PEA2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z25299_PEA_2_T2
708
886


(SEQ ID NO:257)


Z25299_PEA_2_T3
518
696


(SEQ ID NO:258)









Segment cluster Z25299_PEA2_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 265) according to the present invention is supported by 218 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), Z25299_PEA2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258), Z25299_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259) and Z25299_PEA2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z25299_PEA_2_T1
1
208


(SEQ ID NO:256)


Z25299_PEA_2_T2
1
208


(SEQ ID NO:257)


Z25299_PEA_2_T3
1
208


(SEQ ID NO:258)


Z25299_PEA_2_T6
1
208


(SEQ ID NO:259)


Z25299_PEA_2_T9
1
208


(SEQ ID NO:260)









Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 19.









TABLE 19







Oligonucleotides related to this segment









Oligonucleotide
Overexpressed in



name
cancers
Chip reference





Z25299_0_3_0
ovarian carcinoma
OVA


(SEQ ID NO:1017)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster Z25299_PEA2_node12 (SEQ ID NO: 266) according to the present invention is supported by 228 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), Z25299_PEA2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258), Z25299_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259) and Z25299_PEA2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z25299_PEA_2_T1
209
245


(SEQ ID NO:256)


Z25299_PEA_2_T2
209
245


(SEQ ID NO:257)


Z25299_PEA_2_T3
209
245


(SEQ ID NO:258)


Z25299_PEA_2_T6
209
245


(SEQ ID NO:259)


Z25299_PEA_2_T9
209
245


(SEQ ID NO:260)









Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (in relation to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 21.









TABLE 21







Oligonucleotides related to this segment









Oligonucleotide
Overexpressed in



name
cancers
Chip reference





Z25299_0_3_0
ovarian carcinoma
OVA


(SEQ ID NO:1017)









Segment cluster Z25299_PEA2_node13 (SEQ ID NO: 267) according to the present invention is supported by 246 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), Z25299_PEA2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258), Z25299_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259) and Z25299_PEA2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z25299_PEA_2_T1
246
357


(SEQ ID NO:256)


Z25299_PEA_2_T2
246
357


(SEQ ID NO:257)


Z25299_PEA_2_T3
246
357


(SEQ ID NO:258)


Z25299_PEA_2_T6
246
357


(SEQ ID NO:259)


Z25299_PEA_2_T9
246
357


(SEQ ID NO:260)









Segment cluster Z25299_PEA2_node14 (SEQ ID NO: 268) Z25299_PEA2_node14 (SEQ ID NO: 268) (SEQ ID NO: 268) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), Z25299_PEA2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258), Z25299_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259) and Z25299_PEA2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z25299_PEA_2_T1
358
367


(SEQ ID NO:256)





Z25299_PEA_2_T2
358
367


(SEQ ID NO:257)





Z25299_PEA_2_T3
358
367


(SEQ ID NO:258)





Z25299_PEA_2_T6
358
367


(SEQ ID NO:259)





Z25299_PEA_2_T9
358
367


(SEQ ID NO:260)









Segment cluster Z25299_PEA2_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 269) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257) and Z25299_PEA2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z25299_PEA_2_T1
368
371


(SEQ ID NO:256)





Z25299_PEA_2_T2
368
371


(SEQ ID NO:257)





Z25299_PEA_2_T3
368
371


(SEQ ID NO:258)









Segment cluster Z25299_PEA2_node18 (SEQ ID NO: 270) according to the present invention is supported by 221 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), Z25299_PEA2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258) and Z25299_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z25299_PEA_2_T1
372
427


(SEQ ID NO:256)





Z25299_PEA_2_T2
372
427


(SEQ ID NO:257)





Z25299_PEA_2_T3
372
427


(SEQ ID NO:258)





Z25299_PEA_2_T6
368
423


(SEQ ID NO:259)









Segment cluster Z25299_PEA2_node19 (SEQ ID NO: 271) according to the present invention is supported by 197 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), Z25299_PEA2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258) and Z25299_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z25299_PEA_2_T1
428
517


(SEQ ID NO:256)





Z25299_PEA_2_T2
428
517


(SEQ ID NO:257)





Z25299_PEA_2_T3
428
517


(SEQ ID NO:258)





Z25299_PEA_2_T6
424
513


(SEQ ID NO:259)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/oXgeQ4MeyL/K6Vqb1MQu2:ALK1_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: Z25299_PEA2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) x ALK1_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 1371.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 131 Total


      length: 131


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/rbf314VLIm/yR4314SbP4:ALK1_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: Z25299_PEA2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) x ALK1_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1371.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 131 Total


      length: 131


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/KCtSXACZXe/rK4T6LKeRX:ALK1_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: Z25299_PEA2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) x ALK1_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 835.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 81 Total


      length: 81


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/LcBlcAxB6c/NSI9pqfxoU:ALK1_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: Z25299_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) x ALK1_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 844.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 82 Total


      length: 82


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Expression of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor Acid-Stable Proteinase Inhibitor Z25299 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z25299 junc13-14-21 (SEQ ID NO:993) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues


Expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by or according to junc13-14-21, Z25299 junc13-14-21 (SEQ ID NO:993) amplicon(s) and Z25299 junc13-14-21F (SEQ ID NO:991) and Z25299 junc13-14-21R (SEQ ID NO:992) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes —PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO:1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”, above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 26 is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. The number and percentage of samples that exhibit at least 5 fold over-expression, out of the total number of samples tested is indicated in the bottom.


As is evident from FIG. 26, the expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 12 out of 42 adenocarcinoma samples.


Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. The P value for the difference in the expression levels of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 3.0E-04. The above value demonstrates statistical significance of the results.


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: Z25299 junc13-14-21F (SEQ ID NO:991) forward primer; and Z25299 junc13-14-21R (SEQ ID NO:992) reverse primer.


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: Z25299 junc13-14-21 (SEQ ID NO:993).


Z25299 junc13-14-21 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:991): ACCCCAAACCCAACTTGATTC


Z25299junc13-14-21 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:992): TCAGTGGTGGAGCCAAGTCTC


Z25299 junc13-14-21 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO:993): ACCCCAAACCCAACTTGATTCCTGCCATATGGAGGAGGCTCTGGAGTCCTGCTCTGT GTGGTCCAGGTCCTTTCCACCCTGAGACTTGGCTCCACCACTGA


Expression of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor Acid-Stable Proteinase Inhibitor Z25299 Transcripts, which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z25299 seg20 (SEQ ID NO:996) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues


Expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by or according to seg20, Z25299 seg20 amplicon(s) (SEQ ID NO:996) and Z25299 seg20F (SEQ ID NO:994) and Z25299 seg20R (SEQ ID NO:995) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes —PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO:1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel” above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 27A is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. As is evident from FIG. 27A, the expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 10 fold was found in 30 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples.


Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. The P value for the difference in the expression levels of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 9.81E-07. Threshold of 10 fold overexpression was found to differentiate between cancer and normal samples with P value of 5E-03 as checked by exact fisher test. The above values demonstrate statistical significance of the results.


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: Z25299 seg20F forward primer; and Z25299 seg20R reverse primer.


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: Z25299 seg20.


Z25299 seg20 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:994): CTCCTGAACCCTACTCCAAGCA


Z25299 seg20 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:995): CAGGCGATCCTATGGAAATCC


Z25299 seg20 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO:996): CTCCTGAACCCTACTCCAAGCACAGCCTCTGTCTGACTCCCTTGTCCTTCAAGAGAA CTGTTCTCCAGGTCTCAGGGCCAGGATTTCCATAGGATCGCCTG


Expression of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor (Acid-Stable Proteinase Inhibitor with Strong Affinities for Trypsin, Chymotrypsin, Elastase, and Cathepsin G) Z25299 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z25299seg20 (SEQ ID NO:996) in Different Normal Tissues


Expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor transcripts detectable by or according to Z25299seg20 (SEQ ID NO:996) amplicon(s) and primers: Z25299seg23F (SEQ ID NO:994) Z25299seg20R (SEQ ID NO:995) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM000981, (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM003194, (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO: 1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20, Table 1 above, Tissue samples in testing panel), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples. Primers and amplicon are as above. Results are shown in FIG. 27B.


Expression of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor Z25299 Transcripts, which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z25299 seg23 (SEQ ID NO:999) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues


Expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by or according to seg23, Z25299 seg23 (SEQ ID NO:999) amplicon(s) and Z25299 seg23F (SEQ ID NO:997) and Z25299 seg23R (SEQ ID NO:998) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes —PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO: 1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194, (SEQ ID NO: 1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO:1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel” above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 28A is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples.


As is evident from FIG. 28A, the expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 10 fold was found in 31 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples.


Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. The P value for the difference in the expression levels of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 2.48E-07. Threshold of 10 fold overexpression was found to differentiate between cancer and normal samples with P value of 3.61E-03 as checked by exact fisher test. The above values demonstrate statistical significance of the results.


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: Z25299 seg23F forward primer; and Z25299 seg23R reverse primer.


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: Z25299 seg23.


Z25299 seg23 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:997): CAAGCAATTGAGGGACCAGG


Z25299 seg23 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:998): CAAAAAACATTGTTAATGAGAGAGATGAC


Z25299 seg23 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO:999): CAAGCAATTGAGGGACCAGGAAGTGGATCCTCTAGAGATGAGGAGGCATTCTGCTG GATGACTTTTAAAAATGTTTTCTCCAGAGTCATCTCTCTCATTAACAATGTTTTTTG


Expression of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor Z25299 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z25299seg23 (SEQ ID NO:999) in Different Normal Tissues


Expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor transcripts detectable by or according to Z25299seg23 (SEQ ID NO:999) amplicon(s) and primers (as above): Z25299seg23F (SEQ ID NO:997) Z25299seg23R (SEQ ID NO:998) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM000981, (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM003194, (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO: 1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20, Table 1 above, Tissue samples in testing panel), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples. Results are shown in FIG. 28B.


DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER T39971

Cluster T39971 features 4 transcript(s) and 28 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







T39971_T10
570



T39971_T12
571



T39971_T16
572



T39971_T5
573

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







T39971_node_0
574



T39971_node_18
575



T39971_node_21
576



T39971_node_22
577



T39971_node_23
578



T39971_node_31
579



T39971_node 33
580



T39971_node_7
581



T39971_node 1
582



T39971_node_10
583



139971_node_11
584



T39971_node 12
585



T39971_node_15
586



T39971_node_16
587



T39971_node_17
588



T39971_node_26
589



T39971_node_27
590



T39971_node_28
591



T39971_node_29
592



139971_node_3
593



T39971_node_30
594



T39971_node_34
595



T39971 node 35
596



T39971_node 36
597



T39971_node 4
598



T39971_node_5
599



T39971_node_8
600



T39971_node_9
601

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest









Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:














T39971_P6
603



T39971_P9
604



T39971_P11
605



T39971_P12
606










These sequences are variants of the known protein Vitronectin precursor (SwissProt accession identifier VTNC_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Serum spreading factor; S-protein; V75), SEQ ID NO: 602, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Vitronectin precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Vitronectin is a cell adhesion and spreading factor found in serum and tissues. Vitronectin interacts with glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans. Is recognized by certain members of the integrin family and serves as a cell-to-substrate adhesion molecule. Inhibitor of the membrane-damaging effect of the terminal cytolytic complement pathway. The sequence for protein Vitronectin precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Vitronectin precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Comment







122
A −> S./FTId = VAR_012983.



268
R −> Q./FTId = VAR_012984.



400
T −> M./FTId = VAR_012985.



 50
C −> N



225
S −> N



366
A −> T










Protein Vitronectin precursor localization is believed to be Extracellular.


The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Cancer, melanoma. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Alphavbeta3 integrin antagonist; Apoptosis agonist. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Anticancer.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: immune response; cell adhesion, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; protein binding; heparin binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular space, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster T39971 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the right hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 29 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 29 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: liver cancer, lung malignant tumors and pancreas carcinoma.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














adrenal
60



bladder
0



bone
0



brain
9



colon
0



epithelial
79



general
29



liver
2164



lung
0



lymph nodes
0



breast
0



pancreas
0



prostate
0



skin
0



uterus
0

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





adrenal
6.9e−01
7.4e−01
2.0e−02
2.3
5.3e−02
1.8


bladder
5.4e−01
6.0e−01
5.6e−01
1.8
6.8e−01
1.5


bone
1
6.7e−01
1
1.0
7.0e−01
1.4


brain
8.0e−01
8.6e−01
3.0e−01
1.9
5.3e−01
1.2


colon
4.2e−01
4.8e−01
7.0e−01
1.6
7.7e−01
1.4


epithelial
6.6e−01
5.7e−01
1.0e−01
0.8
8.7e−01
0.6


general
5.1e−01
3.8e−01
9.2e−08
1.6
8.3e−04
1.3


liver
1
6.7e−01
2.3e−03
0.3
1
0.2


lung
2.4e−01
9.1e−02
1.7e−01
4.3
8.1e−03
5.0


lymph nodes
1
5.7e−01
1
1.0
5.8e−01
2.3


breast
1
6.7e−01
1
1.0
8.2e−01
1.2


pancreas
9.5e−02
1.8e−01
1.5e−11
6.5
8.2e−09
4.6


prostate
7.3e−01
6.0e−01
6.7e−01
1.5
5.6e−01
1.7


skin
1
4.4e−01
1
1.0
6.4e−01
1.6


uterus
5.0e−01
2.6e−01
1
1.1
8.0e−01
1.4









As noted above, cluster T39971 features 4 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Vitronectin precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). An alignment is given to the known protein (Vitronectin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) and VTNC_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSCCTDYTAEC KPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTSDLQAQSKGNPEQTPV LKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPPAEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVWGIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGV LDPDYPRNISDGFDGIPDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKG corresponding to amino acids 1-276 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-276 of T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TQGVVGD (SEQ ID NO: 1075) corresponding to amino acids 277-283 of T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TQGVVGD (SEQ ID NO: 1075) in T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





122
A −> S
Yes


145
G −>
No


268
R −> Q
Yes


280
V −> A
Yes


180
C −>
No


180
C −> W
No


192
Y −>
No


209
A −>
No


211
T −>
No


267
G −>
No


267
G −> A
No


268
R −>
No









Variant protein T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 756 and ends at position 1604. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












417
G −> C
Yes


459
T −> C
Yes


1387
C −>
No


1406
−> A
No


1406
−> G
No


1555
G −>
No


1555
G −> C
No


1558
G −>
No


1558
G −> A
Yes


1594
T −> C
Yes


1642
T −> C
Yes


1770
C −> T
Yes


529
G −> T
Yes


1982
A −> G
No


2007
G −>
No


2029
T −> C
No


2094
T −> C
No


2117
C −> G
No


2123
C −> T
Yes


2152
C −> T
Yes


2182
G −> T
No


2185
A −> C
No


2297
T −> C
Yes


1119
G −> T
Yes


2411
G −>
No


2411
G −> T
No


2487
T −> C
Yes


1188
G −>
No


1295
C −>
No


1295
C −> G
No


1324
−> T
No


1331
C −>
No


1381
C −>
No









Variant protein T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570). An alignment is given to the known protein (Vitronectin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) and VTNC_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSCCTDYTAEC KPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTSDLQAQSKGNPEQTPV LKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPPAEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVWGIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGV LDPDYPRNISDGFDGIPDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKGKQYWEYQFQHQPSQEE CEGSSLSAVFEHFAMMQRDSWEDIFELLFWGRT corresponding to amino acids 1-325 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-325 of T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to SGMAPRPSLAKKQRFRHRNRKGYRSQRGHSRGRNQNSRRPSRATWLSLFSSEESNLGA NNYDDYRMDWLVPATCEPIQSVFFFSGDKYYRVNLRTRRVDTVDPPYPRSIAQYWLGC PAPGHL corresponding to amino acids 357-478 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 326-447 of T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise TS, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 325−x to 325; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 326+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





122
A −> S
Yes


145
G −>
No


268
R −> Q
Yes


328
M −> T
No


350
S −> P
No


369
T −> M
Yes


379
S −> I
No


380
N −> T
No


180
C −>
No


180
C −> W
No


192
Y −>
No


209
A −>
No


211
T −>
No


267
G −>
No


267
G −> A
No


268
R −>
No









Variant protein T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 756 and ends at position 2096. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












417
G −> C
Yes


459
T −> C
Yes


1387
C −>
No


1406
−> A
No


1406
−> G
No


1555
G −>
No


1555
G −> C
No


1558
G −>
No


1558
G −> A
Yes


1738
T −> C
No


1803
T −> C
No


1826
C −> G
No


529
G −> T
Yes


1832
C −> T
Yes


1861
C −> T
Yes


1891
G −> T
No


1894
A −> C
No


2006
T −> C
Yes


2120
G −>
No


2120
G −> T
No


2196
T −> C
Yes


1119
G −> T
Yes


1188
G −>
No


1295
C −>
No


1295
C −> G
No


1324
−> T
No


1331
C −>
No


1381
C −>
No









Variant protein T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571). An alignment is given to the known protein (Vitronectin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) and VTNC_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSCCTDYTAEC KPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTSDLQAQSKGNPEQTPV LKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPPAEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVWGIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGV LDPDYPRNISDGFDGIPDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKGKQYWEYQFQHQPSQEE CEGSSLSAVFEHFAMMQRDSWEDIFELLFWGRTS corresponding to amino acids 1-326 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-326 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DKYYRVNLRTRRVDTVDPPYPRSIAQYWLGCPAPGHL corresponding to amino acids 442-478 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 327-363 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise SD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 326−x to 326; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 327+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


Comparison report between T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) and Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000) (SEQ ID NO:1000):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSCCTDYTAEC KPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTSDLQAQSKGNPEQTPV LKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPPAEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVWGIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGV LDPDYPRNISDGFDGIPDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKGKQYWEYQFQHQPSQEE CEGSSLSAVFEHFAMMQRDSWEDIFELLFWGRTS corresponding to amino acids 1-326 of Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-326 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DKYYRVNLRTRRVDTVDPPYPRSIAQYWLGCPAPGHL corresponding to amino acids 442-478 of Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000), which also corresponds to amino acids 327-363 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise SD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 326−x to 326; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 327+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





122
A −> S
Yes


145
G −>
No


268
R −> Q
Yes


180
C −>
No


180
C −> W
No


192
Y −>
No


209
A −>
No


211
T −>
No


267
G −>
No


267
G −> A
No


268
R −>
No









Variant protein T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 756 and ends at position 1844. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












417
G −> C
Yes


459
T −> C
Yes


1387
C −>
No


1406
−> A
No


1406
−> G
No


1555
G −>
No


1555
G −> C
No


1558
G −>
No


1558
G −> A
Yes


1754
T −> C
Yes


1868
G −>
No


1868
G −> T
No


529
G −> T
Yes


1944
T −> C
Yes


1119
G −> T
Yes


1188
G −>
No


1295
C −>
No


1295
C −> G
No


1324
−> T
No


1331
C −>
No


1381
C −>
No









Variant protein T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572). An alignment is given to the known protein (Vitronectin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) and VTNC_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSCCTDYTAEC KPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTSDLQAQSKGNPEQTPV LKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPPAEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVWGIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFK corresponding to amino acids 1-223 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-223 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) corresponding to amino acids 224-238 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) in T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606).


Comparison report between T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) and Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSCCTDYTAEC KPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTSDLQAQSKGNPEQTPV LKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPPAEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVWGIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFK corresponding to amino acids 1-223 of Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-223 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) corresponding to amino acids 224-238 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) in T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





122
A −> S
Yes


145
G −>
No


180
C −>
No


180
C −> W
No


192
Y −>
No


209
A −>
No


211
T −>
No









Variant protein T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 756 and ends at position 1469. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 14







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












417
G −> C
Yes


459
T −> C
Yes


1387
C −>
No


1406
−> A
No


1406
−> G
No


529
G −> T
Yes


1119
G −> T
Yes


1188
G −>
No


1295
C −>
No


1295
C −> G
No


1324
−> T
No


1331
C −>
No


1381
C −>
No









As noted above, cluster T39971 features 28 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster T39971_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 574) according to the present invention is supported by 76 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T39971_T10
1
810


(SEQ ID NO:570)





T39971_T12
1
810


(SEQ ID NO:571)





T39971_T16
1
810


(SEQ ID NO:572)





T39971_T5
1
810


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node18 (SEQ ID NO: 575) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T39971_T16
1425
1592


(SEQ ID NO:572)









Segment cluster T39971_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 576) according to the present invention is supported by 99 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T39971_T10
1425
1581


(SEQ ID NO:570)





T39971_T12
1425
1581


(SEQ ID NO:571)





T39971_T5
1425
1581


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 577) according to the present invention is supported by 7 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T39971_T5
1582
1779


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 578) according to the present invention is supported by 101 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T39971_T10
1582
1734


(SEQ ID NO:570)





T39971_T12
1582
1734


(SEQ ID NO:571)





T39971_T5
1780
1932


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node31 (SEQ ID NO: 579) according to the present invention is supported by 94 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T39971_T10
1847
1986


(SEQ ID NO:570)





T39971_T5
2138
2277


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node33 (SEQ ID NO: 580) according to the present invention is supported by 77 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T39971_T10
1987
2113


(SEQ ID NO:570)





T39971_T12
1735
1861


(SEQ ID NO:571)





T39971_T5
2278
2404


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 581) according to the present invention is supported by 87 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T39971_T10
940
1162


(SEQ ID NO:570)





T39971_T12
940
1162


(SEQ ID NO:571)





T39971_T16
940
1162


(SEQ ID NO:572)





T39971_T5
940
1162


(SEQ ID NO:573)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster T39971_node1 (SEQ ID NO: 582) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
811
819


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
811
819


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T16
811
819


(SEQ ID NO:572)


T39971_T5
811
819


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node10 (SEQ ID NO: 583) according to the present invention is supported by 77 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
1189
1232


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
1189
1232


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T16
1189
1232


(SEQ ID NO:572)


T39971_T5
1189
1232


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 584) according to the present invention is supported by 79 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
1233
1270


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
1233
1270


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T16
1233
1270


(SEQ ID NO:572)


T39971_T5
1233
1270


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node12 (SEQ ID NO: 585) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
1271
1284


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
1271
1284


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T16
1271
1284


(SEQ ID NO:572)


T39971_T5
1271
1284


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 586) according to the present invention is supported by 79 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
1285
1316


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
1285
1316


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T16
1285
1316


(SEQ ID NO:572)


T39971_T5
1285
1316


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 587) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 28







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
1317
1340


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
1317
1340


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T16
1317
1340


(SEQ ID NO:572)


T39971_T5
1317
1340


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 588) according to the present invention is supported by 86 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 29







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
1341
1424


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
1341
1424


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T16
1341
1424


(SEQ ID NO:572)


T39971_T5
1341
1424


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 589) according to the present invention is supported by 85 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 30







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T5
1933
1974


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node27 (SEQ ID NO: 590) according to the present invention is supported by 90 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T5
1975
2025


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node28 (SEQ ID NO: 591) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
1735
1743


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T5
2026
2034


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node29 (SEQ ID NO: 592) according to the present invention is supported by 99 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 33







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
1744
1838


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T5
2035
2129


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 593) according to the present invention is supported by 78 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 34







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
820
861


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
820
861


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T16
820
861


(SEQ ID NO:572)


T39971_T5
820
861


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node30 (SEQ ID NO: 594) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 35







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
1839
1846


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T5
2130
2137


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node34 (SEQ ID NO: 595) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 36







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
2114
2120


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
1862
1868


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T5
2405
2411


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node35 (SEQ ID NO: 596) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 37







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
2121
2137


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
1869
1885


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T5
2412
2428


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node36 (SEQ ID NO: 597) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 38







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
2138
2199


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
1886
1947


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T5
2429
2490


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 598) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 39







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
862
881


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
862
881


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T16
862
881


(SEQ ID NO:572)


T39971_T5
862
881


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node5 (SEQ ID NO: 595) according to the present invention is supported by 80 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 40







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T39971_T10
882
939


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
882
939


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T16
882
939


(SEQ ID NO:572)


T39971_T5
882
939


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 600) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 41







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position


T39971_T10
1163
1168


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
1163
1168


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T16
1163
1168


(SEQ ID NO:572)


T39971_T5
1163
1168


(SEQ ID NO:573)









Segment cluster T39971_node9 (SEQ ID NO: 601) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 42







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position


T39971_T10
1169
1188


(SEQ ID NO:570)


T39971_T12
1169
1188


(SEQ ID NO:571)


T39971_T16
1169
1188


(SEQ ID NO:572)


T39971_T5
1169
1188


(SEQ ID NO:573)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/xkraCL2OcZ/43L7YcPH7x:VTNC_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) x VTNC_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 2774.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 278 Total


      length: 278


      Matching Percent Similarity: 99.64 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.64
    • Total Percent Similarity: 99.64 Total Percent


      Identity: 99.64
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/X4DeeuSlB4/yMubSR5FPs:VTNC_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) x VTNC_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4430.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 447 Total


      length: 478


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 93.51 Total Percent


      Identity: 93.51
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/jvp1VtnxNy/wxNSeFVZZw:VTNC_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) x VTNC_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3576.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 363 Total


      length: 478


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 75.94 Total Percent


      Identity: 75.94
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/jvp1VtnxNy/wxNSeFVZZw:Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) x Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3576.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 363 Total


      length: 478


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 75.94 Total Percent


      Identity: 75.94
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/fgebv7ir41/48bTBMziJ0:VTNC_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) x VTNC_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2237.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 223 Total


      length: 223


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/fgebv7ir41/48bTBMziJ0:Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000)


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) x Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000) . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2237.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 223 Total


      length: 223


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Expression of VTNC_HUMAN Vitronectin (Serum Spreading Factor, Somatomedin B, Complement S-Protein), T39971 Transcripts, which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name T39971 junc23-33 (SEQ ID NO: 1003) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues


Expression of VTNC_HUMAN vitronectin (serum spreading factor, somatomedin B, complement S-protein) transcripts detectable by or according to junc23-33, T39971 junc23-33 (SEQ ID NO:1003) amplicon(s) and T39971 junc23-33F (SEQ ID NO:1001) and T39971 junc23-33R (SEQ ID NO:1002) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323 (SEQ ID NO: 1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194 (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1044)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168 (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907; GAPDH amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, Table 1, above, “Tissue samples in testing panel”), to obtain a value of fold differential expression for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 30 is a histogram showing down regulation of the above-indicated VTNC_HUMAN vitronectin (serum spreading factor, somatomedin B, complement S-protein), transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples.


As is evident from FIG. 30, the expression of VTNC_HUMAN vitronectin (serum spreading factor, somatomedin B, complement S-protein), transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in most cancer samples was significantly lower than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48 Table 1, above, “Tissue samples in testing panel”).


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: T39971 junc23-33F (SEQ ID NO:1001) forward primer; and T39971 junc23-33R (SEQ ID NO:1002) reverse primer.


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: T39971 junc23-33 (SEQ ID NO:1003).


T39971 junc23-33 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:1001): GGGGCAGAACCTCTGACAAG


T39971 junc23-33 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:1002): GGGCAGCCCAGCCAGTA


T39971 junc23-33 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1003): GGGGCAGAACCTCTGACAAGTACTACCGAGTCAATCTTCGCACACGGCGAGTGGAC ACTGTGGACCCTCCCTACCCACGCTCCATCGCTCAGTACTGGCTGGGCTGCCC


Expression of VTNC_HUMAN Vitronectin (Serum Spreading Factor, Somatomedin B, Complement S-Protein), T39971 Transcripts, which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name T39971junc23-33 (SEQ ID NO: 1003) in Different Normal Tissues


Expression of VTNC_HUMAN vitronectin (serum spreading factor, somatomedin B, complement S-protein) transcripts detectable by or according to T39971junc23-33 (SEQ ID NO: 1003) amplicon and T39971junc23-33F (SEQ ID NO: 1001) and T39971junc23-33R (SEQ ID NO: 1002) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (Genbank Accession No. NM000981 (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM003194 (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449 (SEQ ID NO: 1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168 (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the breast samples (Sample Nos. 33-35, Table 2 “Tissue samples in normal panel” above), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the breast samples.


The results are described in FIG. 31, presenting the histogram showing the expression of T39971 transcripts, which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name T39971junc23-33 (SEQ ID NO:1003), in different normal tissues. Primers and amplicon are as above.


DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER Z44808

Cluster Z44808 features 5 transcript(s) and 21 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







Z44808_PEA_1_T11
607



Z44808_PEA_1_T4
608



Z44808_PEA_1_T5
609



Z44808_PEA_1_T8
610



Z44808_PEA_1_T9
611

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







Z44808_PEA_1_node_0
612



Z44808_PEA_1_node_16
613



Z44808_PEA_1_node_2
614



Z44808_PEA_1_node_24
615



Z44808_PEA_1_node_32
616



Z44808_PEA_1_node_33
617



Z44808_PEA_1_node_36
618



Z44808_PEA_1_node_37
619



Z44808_PEA_1_node_41
620



Z44808_PEA_1_node_11
621



Z44808_PEA_1_node_13
622



Z44808_PEA_1_node_18
623



Z44808_PEA_1_node_22
624



Z44808_PEA_1_node_26
625



Z44808_PEA_1_node_30
626



Z44808_PEA_1_node_34
627



Z44808_PEA_1_node_35
628



Z44808_PEA_1_node_39
629



Z44808_PEA_1_node_4
630



Z44808_PEA_1_node_6
631



Z44808_PEA_1_node_8
632

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:







Z44808_PEA_1_P5
634



Z44808_PEA_1_P6
635



Z44808_PEA_1_P7
636



Z44808_PEA_1_P11
637










These sequences are variants of the known protein SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier SMO2_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Secreted modular calcium-binding protein 2; SMOC-2; Smooth muscle-associated protein 2; SMAP-2; MSTP117), SEQ ID NO: 633, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


The sequence for protein SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP position(s) on



amino acid sequence
Comment





169-170
KT −> TR


212
S −> P


429-446
TPRGHAESTSNRQPRKQG −> RSKRNL


434
A −> V


439
N −> Y









Protein SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor localization is believed to be Secreted.


Cluster Z44808 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the right hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 32 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 32 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: colorectal cancer, lung cancer and pancreas carcinoma.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














bladder
123



bone
304



brain
18



colon
0



epithelial
40



general
37



kidney
2



lung
0



breast
61



ovary
116



pancreas
0



prostate
128



stomach
36



uterus
195

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4
















bladder
6.8e−01
7.6e−01
7.7e−01
0.8
9.1e−01
0.6


bone
7.0e−01
8.8e−01
9.9e−01
0.3
1
0.2


brain
6.8e−01
7.2e−01
3.0e−02
2.6
1.7e−01
1.6


colon
9.2e−03
1.3e−02
1.2e−01
3.6
1.6e−01
3.1


epithelial
2.1e−02
4.0e−01
1.0e−04
1.9
2.7e−01
1.0


general
2.6e−02
7.2e−01
4.9e−07
1.9
3.0e−01
1.0


kidney
7.3e−01
8.1e−01
1
1.0
1
1.0


lung
4.0e−03
1.8e−02
8.0e−04
12.2
2.1e−02
6.0


breast
4.8e−01
6.1e−01
9.8e−02
2.0
3.9e−01
1.2


ovary
8.1e−01
8.3e−01
9.1e−01
0.6
9.7e−01
0.5


pancreas
1.2e−01
2.1e−01
1.0e−03
6.5
5.9e−03
4.6


prostate
8.4e−01
8.9e−01
9.0e−01
0.6
9.8e−01
0.4


stomach
5.0e−01
8.7e−01
9.6e−04
1.5
1.9e−01
0.8


uterus
6.7e−01
7.9e−01
9.2e−01
0.5
1
0.3









As noted above, cluster Z44808 features 5 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608). An alignment is given to the known protein (SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634) and SMO2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQKPLCASDGR TFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQARKEFQQVFIPECNDD GTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKTPRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKTDDAA APALETQPQGDEEDIASRYPTLWTEQVKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKN DNVVIPECAHGGLYKPVQCHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPA KARDLYKGRQLQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEE RVVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNNDKSISVQ ELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRHTPRGHAESTSNRQ corresponding to amino acids 1-441 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-441 of Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DAMVVSSRPKATTHRKSRTLSRR (SEQ ID NO: 1077) corresponding to amino acids 442-464 of Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DAMVVSSRPKATTHRKSRTLSRR (SEQ ID NO: 1077) in Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 586 and ends at position 1977. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












549
A −> G
No


648
T −> G
No


4403
G −> T
No


4456
G −> A
Yes


4964
G −> C
Yes


1025
C −>
No


1677
T −> C
No


2691
C −> T
Yes


3900
T −> C
No


3929
G −> A
Yes


4099
G −> T
Yes


4281
T −> C
No


4319
G −> C
Yes









Variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). An alignment is given to the known protein (SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) and SMO2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQKPLCASDGR TFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQARKEFQQVFIPECNDD GTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKTPRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKTDDAA APALETQPQGDEEDIASRYPTLWTEQVKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKN DNVVIPECAHGGLYKPVQCHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPA KARDLYKGRQLQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEE RVVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNNDKSISVQ ELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRH corresponding to amino acids 1-428 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-428 of Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RSKRNL (SEQ ID NO: 1078) corresponding to amino acids 429-434 of Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RSKRNL (SEQ ID NO: 1078) in Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





147
A −>
No









Variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 586 and ends at position 1887. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












549
A −> G
No


648
T −> G
No


2866
G −> A
Yes


3374
G −> C
Yes


1025
C −>
No


1677
T −> C
No


2310
T −> C
No


2339
G −> A
Yes


2509
G −> T
Yes


2691
T −> C
No


2729
G −> C
Yes


2813
G −> T
No









Variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). An alignment is given to the known protein (SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) and SMO2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQKPLCASDGR TFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQARKEFQQVFIPECNDD GTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKTPRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKTDDAA APALETQPQGDEEDIASRYPTLWTEQVKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKN DNVVIPECAHGGLYKPVQCHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPA KARDLYKGRQLQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEE RVVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNNDKSISVQ ELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRHTPRGHAESTSNRQ corresponding to amino acids 1-441 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-441 of Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLWLRGKVSFYCF (SEQ ID NO: 1079) corresponding to amino acids 442-454 of Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLWLRGKVSFYCF (SEQ ID NO: 1079) in Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 10, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





147
A −>
No









Variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 586 and ends at position 1947. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












549
A −> G
No


648
T −> G
No


1025
C −>
No


1677
T −> C
No


2169
C −> A
Yes









Variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607). The identification of this transcript was performed using a non-EST based method for identification of alternative splicing, described in the following reference: “Sorek R et al., Genome Res. (2004) 14:1617-23.” An alignment is given to the known protein (SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) and SMO2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQKPLCASDGR TFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQARKEFQQVFIPECNDD GTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKTPRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKT corresponding to amino acids 1-170 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-170 of Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DIASRYPTLWTEQVKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKNDNVVIPECAHGGL YKPVQCHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPAKARDLYKGRQLQ GCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEERVVHWYFKLLD KNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNNDKSISVQELMGCLGVAKE DGKADTKKRHTPRGHAESTSNRQPRKQG corresponding to amino acids 188-446 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 171-429 of Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise TD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 170−x to −170; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 171+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 12, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





147
A −>
No









Variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 586 and ends at position 1872. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 13 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












549
A −> G
No


648
T −> G
No


2720
G −> A
Yes


3228
G −> C
Yes


1025
C −>
No


1626
T −> C
No


2164
T −> C
No


2193
G −> A
Yes


2363
G −> T
Yes


2545
T −> C
No


2583
G −> C
Yes


2667
G −> T
No









As noted above, cluster Z44808 features 21 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 612) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 14







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
1
669


(SEQ ID NO:607)


Z44808_PEA_1_T4
1
669


(SEQ ID NO:608)


Z44808_PEA_1_T5
1
669


(SEQ ID NO:609)


Z44808_PEA_1_T8
1
669


(SEQ ID NO:610)


Z44808_PEA_1_T9
1
669


(SEQ ID NO:611)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 613) according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
1172
1358


(SEQ ID NO:607)


Z44808_PEA_1_T4
1223
1409


(SEQ ID NO:608)


Z44808_PEA_1_T5
1223
1409


(SEQ ID NO:609)


Z44808_PEA_1_T8
1223
1409


(SEQ ID NO:610)


Z44808_PEA_1_T9
1223
1409


(SEQ ID NO:611)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 614) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
670
841


(SEQ ID NO:607)


Z44808_PEA_1_T4
670
841


(SEQ ID NO:608)


Z44808_PEA_1_T5
670
841


(SEQ ID NO:609)


Z44808_PEA_1_T8
670
841


(SEQ ID NO:610)


Z44808_PEA_1_T9
670
841


(SEQ ID NO:611)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node24 (SEQ ID NO: 615) according to the present invention is supported by 52 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
1545
1819


(SEQ ID NO:607)


Z44808_PEA_1_T4
1596
1870


(SEQ ID NO:608)


Z44808_PEA_1_T5
1596
1870


(SEQ ID NO:609)


Z44808_PEA_1_T8
1596
1870


(SEQ ID NO:610)


Z44808_PEA_1_T9
1596
1870


(SEQ ID NO:611)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node32 (SEQ ID NO: 616) according to the present invention is supported by 17 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) and Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z44808_PEA_1_T4
1909
3593


(SEQ ID NO:608)


Z44808_PEA_1_T8
1909
2397


(SEQ ID NO:610)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node33 (SEQ ID NO: 617) according to the present invention is supported by 133 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) and Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
1858
2734


(SEQ ID NO:607)


Z44808_PEA_1_T4
3594
4470


(SEQ ID NO:608)


Z44808_PEA_1_T5
2004
2880


(SEQ ID NO:609)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node36 (SEQ ID NO: 618) according to the present invention is supported by 117 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) and Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
2829
3080


(SEQ ID NO:607)


Z44808_PEA_1_T4
4565
4816


(SEQ ID NO:608)


Z44808_PEA_1_T5
2975
3226


(SEQ ID NO:609)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node37 (SEQ ID NO: 619) according to the present invention is supported by 120 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) and Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
3081
3429


(SEQ ID NO: 607)





Z44808_PEA_1_T4
4817
5165


(SEQ ID NO: 608)





Z44808_PEA_1_T5
3227
3575


(SEQ ID NO: 609)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 630) Z44808_PEA1_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 630)1 (SEQ ID NO: 620) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T9
1974
2206


(SEQ ID NO: 611)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 621) according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T4
1097
1147


(SEQ ID NO: 608)





Z44808_PEA_1_T5
1097
1147


(SEQ ID NO: 609)





Z44808_PEA_1_T8
1097
1147


(SEQ ID NO: 610)





Z44808_PEA_1_T9
1097
1147


(SEQ ID NO: 611)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node13 (SEQ ID NO: 622) according to the present invention is supported by 28 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
1097
1171


(SEQ ID NO: 607)





Z44808_PEA_1_T4
1148
1222


(SEQ ID NO: 608)





Z44808_PEA_1_T5
1148
1222


(SEQ ID NO: 609)





Z44808_PEA_1_T8
1148
1222


(SEQ ID NO: 610)





Z44808_PEA_1_T9
1148
1222


(SEQ ID NO: 611)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node18 (SEQ ID NO: 623) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
1359
1441


(SEQ ID NO: 607)





Z44808_PEA_1_T4
1410
1492


(SEQ ID NO: 608)





Z44808_PEA_1_T5
1410
1492


(SEQ ID NO: 609)





Z44808_PEA_1_T8
1410
1492


(SEQ ID NO: 610)





Z44808_PEA_1_T9
1410
1492


(SEQ ID NO: 611)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 624) according to the present invention is supported by 33 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
1442
1544


(SEQ ID NO: 607)





Z44808_PEA_1_T4
1493
1595


(SEQ ID NO: 608)





Z44808_PEA_1_T5
1493
1595


(SEQ ID NO: 609)





Z44808_PEA_1_T8
1493
1595


(SEQ ID NO: 610)





Z44808_PEA_1_T9
1493
1595


(SEQ ID NO: 611)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 625) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 29







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T5
1871
1965


(SEQ ID NO: 609)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node30 (SEQ ID NO: 626) according to the present invention is supported by 44 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
1820
1857


(SEQ ID NO: 607)





Z44808_PEA_1_T4
1871
1908


(SEQ ID NO: 608)





Z44808_PEA_1_T5
1966
2003


(SEQ ID NO: 609)





Z44808_PEA_1_T8
1871
1908


(SEQ ID NO: 610)





Z44808_PEA_1_T9
1871
1908


(SEQ ID NO: 611)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node34 (SEQ ID NO: 627) according to the present invention is supported by 70 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) and Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
2735
2809


(SEQ ID NO: 607)





Z44808_PEA_1_T4
4471
4545


(SEQ ID NO: 608)





Z44808_PEA_1_T5
2881
2955


(SEQ ID NO: 609)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node35 (SEQ ID NO: 628) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) and Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 33







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
2810
2828


(SEQ ID NO: 607)





Z44808_PEA_1_T4
4546
4564


(SEQ ID NO: 608)





Z44808_PEA_1_T5
2956
2974


(SEQ ID NO: 609)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node39 (SEQ ID NO: 629) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 34







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T9
1909
1973


(SEQ ID NO: 611)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 630) according to the present invention is supported by 33 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 35







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
842
948


(SEQ ID NO: 607)





Z44808_PEA_1_T4
842
948


(SEQ ID NO: 608)





Z44808_PEA_1_T5
842
948


(SEQ ID NO: 609)





Z44808_PEA_1_T8
842
948


(SEQ ID NO: 610)





Z44808_PEA_1_T9
842
948


(SEQ ID NO: 611)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 631) according to the present invention is supported by 30 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 36







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
949
1048


(SEQ ID NO: 607)





Z44808_PEA_1_T4
949
1048


(SEQ ID NO: 608)





Z44808_PEA_1_T5
949
1048


(SEQ ID NO: 609)





Z44808_PEA_1_T8
949
1048


(SEQ ID NO: 610)





Z44808_PEA_1_T9
949
1048


(SEQ ID NO: 611)









Segment cluster Z44808_PEA1_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 632) according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 37







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





Z44808_PEA_1_T11
1049
1096


(SEQ ID NO: 607)





Z44808_PEA_1_T4
1049
1096


(SEQ ID NO: 608)





Z44808_PEA_1_T5
1049
1096


(SEQ ID NO: 609)





Z44808_PEA_1_T8
1049
1096


(SEQ ID NO: 610)





Z44808_PEA_1_T9
1049
1096


(SEQ ID NO: 611)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/vUqLu6eAVZ/K3JDuPvaLo:SMO2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: Z44808_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634) x SMO2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 4440.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 441 Total


      length: 441


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/QSUNfTsJ5y/kLOw5Vb6SD:SMO2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: Z44808_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) x SMO2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4310.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 428 Total


      length: 428


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/MZVdR4PVdM/5uN8RwViJ1:SMO2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: Z44808_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) x SMO2 HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4440.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 441 Total


      length: 441


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/3fGVxqLloe/J5mQduAd0F:SMO2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: Z44808_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) x SMO2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4228.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 429 Total


      length: 446


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 96.19 Total Percent


      Identity: 96.19
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Expression of SMO2_HUMAN SPARC Related Modular Calcium-Binding Protein 2 Precursor (Secreted Modular Calcium-Binding Protein 2) (SMOC-2) (Smooth Muscle-Associated Protein 2) Z44808 Transcripts, which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z44808 junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues


Expression of SMO2_HUMAN SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor (Secreted modular calcium-binding protein 2) (SMOC-2) (Smooth muscle-associated protein 2) transcripts detectable by or according to junc8-11, Z44808 junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006) amplicon(s) and Z44808 junc8-11F (SEQ ID NO: 1004) and Z44808 junc8-11R (SEQ ID NO:1005) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes —PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323 (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194 (SEQ ID NO: 1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1044)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168 (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907; GAPDH amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue sample in testing panel”, above). The reciprocal of this ratio was then calculated, to obtain a value of fold down-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 33A is a histogram showing down regulation of the above-indicated SMO2_HUMAN SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples.


As is evident from FIG. 33A, the expression of SMO2_HUMAN SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly lower than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue sample in testing panel”). Notably down regulation of at least 5 fold was found in 33 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples.


Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below.


The P value for the difference in the expression levels of SMO2_HUMAN SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 4.47E-05. Threshold of 5 fold down regulation was found to differentiate between cancer and normal samples with P value of 1.75E-03 as checked by exact fisher test. The above values demonstrate statistical significance of the results.


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: Z44808 junc8-1° F. (SEQ ID NO:10046) forward primer; and Z44808 junc8-11R (SEQ ID NO:1005) reverse primer.


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: Z44808 junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006).


Z44808 junc8-11 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 1004): GAAGGCACAGGAAAAACAGATATTG


Z44808 junc8-11 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 1005): TGGTGCTCTTGGTCACAGGAT


Z44808 junc8-11 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1006): GAAGGCACAGGAAAAACAGATATTGCATCACGTTACCCTACCCTTTGGACTGAACA GGTTAAAAGTCGGCAGAACAAAACCAATAAGAATTCAGTGTCATCCTGTGACCAAG AGCACCA


Expression of SMO2_HUMAN SPARC Related Modular Calcium-Binding Protein 2 Precursor (Secreted Modular Calcium-Binding Protein 2) (SMOC-2) (Smooth Muscle-Associated Protein 2) Z44808 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z44808 junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO:1006) in Different Normal Tissues


Expression of SMO2_HUMAN SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor (Secreted modular calcium-binding protein 2) (SMOC-2) (Smooth muscle-associated protein 2) transcripts detectable by or according to Z44808 junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006) amplicon(s) and primers: Z44808 junc8-11F (SEQ ID NO: 1004) Z44808 junc8-11R (SEQ ID NO: 1005) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM000981 (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM003194 (SEQ ID NO: 1052); TATA amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449 (SEQ ID NO:1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168 (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20, Table 2: Tissue samples in normal panel, above), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples. Results are shown in FIG. 33B. Primers and amplicon are as above.


DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER S67314

Cluster S67314 features 4 transcript(s) and 8 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







S67314_PEA_1_T4
638



S67314_PEA_1_T5
639



S67314_PEA_1_T6
640



S67314_PEA_1_T7
641

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







S67314_PEA_1_node_0
642



S67314_PEA_1_node_11
643



S67314_PEA_1_node_13
644



S67314_PEA_1_node_15
645



S67314_PEA_1_node_17
646



S67314_PEA_1_node_4
647



S67314_PEA_1_node_10
648



S67314_PEA_1_node_3
649

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:







S67314_PEA_1_P4
651



S67314_PEA_1_P5
652



S67314_PEA_1_P6
653



S67314_PEA_1_P7
654










These sequences are variants of the known protein Fatty acid-binding protein, heart (SwissProt accession identifier FABH_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms H-FABP; Muscle fatty acid-binding protein; M-FABP; Mammary-derived growth inhibitor; MDGI), SEQ ID NO: 650, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Fatty acid-binding protein is known or believed to have the following function(s): FABP are thought to play a role in the intracellular transport of long-chain fatty acids and their acyl-CoA esters. The sequence for protein Fatty acid-binding protein is given at the end of the application, as “Fatty acid-binding protein, heart amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP position(s) on



amino acid sequence
Comment











1
V −> A


104
L −> K


124
C −> S


129
E −> Q









Protein Fatty acid-binding protein localization is believed to be cytoplasmic.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: negative control of cell proliferation, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; and lipid binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


As noted above, cluster S67314 features 4 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Fatty acid-binding protein. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) S67314_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638). An alignment is given to the known protein (Fatty acid-binding protein) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) and FABH_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTF KNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGNFLCSGFGL TQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL (SEQ ID NO: 1080) corresponding to amino acids 117-215 of S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGNFLCSGFGL TQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL (SEQ ID NO: 1080) in S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651).


Comparison report between S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) and AAP35373 (SEQ ID NO: 1007):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTF KNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of AAP35373, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGNFLCSGFGL TQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL (SEQ ID NO: 1080) corresponding to amino acids 117-215 of S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGNFLCSGFGL TQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL (SEQ ID NO: 1080) in S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: intracellularly. The protein localization is believed to be intracellular because neither of the trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein.


Variant protein S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 5, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 5







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





53
K −> R
Yes









Variant protein S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) is encoded by the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript S67314_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 925 and ends at position 1569. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 6 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 6







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












580
T −> C
Yes


1082
A −> G
Yes


1670
A −> C
Yes









Variant protein S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) S67314_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639). An alignment is given to the known protein (Fatty acid-binding protein, heart) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) and FABH_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTF KNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNNHGWEELRVG KSIV (SEQ ID NO: 1081) corresponding to amino acids 117-178 of S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNNHGWEELRVG KSIV (SEQ ID NO: 1081) in S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652).


Comparison report between S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) and AAP35373:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTF KNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of AAP35373, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNNHGWEELRVG KSIV (SEQ ID NO: 1081) corresponding to amino acids 117-178 of S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNNHGWEELRVG KSIV (SEQ ID NO: 1081) in S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: intracellularly. The protein localization is believed to be intracellular because neither of the trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein.


Variant protein S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





53
K −> R
Yes









Variant protein S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) is encoded by the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript S67314_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 925 and ends at position 1458. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












580
T −> C
Yes


1082
A −> G
Yes


1326
A −> G
Yes









Variant protein S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) S67314_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640). An alignment is given to the known protein (Fatty acid-binding protein, heart) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) and FABH_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTF KNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) corresponding to amino acids 117-126 of S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) in S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653).


Comparison report between S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) and AAP35373:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTF KNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of AAP35373, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) corresponding to amino acids 117-126 of S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) in S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: intracellularly. The protein localization is believed to be intracellular because neither of the trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein.


Variant protein S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





53
K −> R
Yes









Variant protein S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) is encoded by the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript S67314_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 925 and ends at position 1302. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












580
T −> C
Yes


1082
A −> G
Yes


1444
T −> C
Yes









Variant protein S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) S67314_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641. An alignment is given to the known protein (Fatty acid-binding protein) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) and FABH_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSL corresponding to amino acids 1-24 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-24 of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143) corresponding to amino acids 25-35 of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSI VTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLILTLTHGTAVCTRTYEKEA corresponding to amino acids 25-133 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 36-144 of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), wherein said first, second, third and fourth amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143), corresponding to S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654).


Comparison report between S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) and AAP35373:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSL corresponding to amino acids 1-24 of AAP35373, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-24 of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143) corresponding to amino acids 25-35 of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSI VTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLILTLTHGTAVCTRTYEKEA corresponding to amino acids 25-133 of AAP35373, which also corresponds to amino acids 36-144 of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143), corresponding to S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: intracellularly. The protein localization is believed to be intracellular because neither of the trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein.


Variant protein S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





64
K −> R
Yes









Variant protein S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) is encoded by the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641, for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript S67314_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641 is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 925 and ends at position 1356. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












580
T −> C
Yes


1115
A −> G
Yes


2772
G −> A
Yes


2896
C −> A
Yes


2918
G −> C
Yes


3003
A −> G
Yes


3074
T −> G
Yes


1344
T −> C
Yes


1522
−> T
No


1540
−> A
No


1540
−> T
No


1578
G −> A
Yes


1652
G −> A
Yes


2263
G −> A
Yes


2605
T −> C
Yes









As noted above, cluster S67314 features 8 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster S67314_PEA1_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 642) according to the present invention is supported by 90 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638), S67314_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639), S67314_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640) and S67314_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641. Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 13







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





S67314_PEA_1_T4
1
997


(SEQ ID NO:638)


S67314_PEA_1_T5
1
997


(SEQ ID NO:639)


S67314_PEA_1_T6
1
997


(SEQ ID NO:640)


S67314_PEA_1_T7
1
997


(SEQ ID NO:641









Segment cluster S67314_PEA1_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 643) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 14







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





S67314_PEA_1_T4
1273
2110


(SEQ ID NO:638)









Segment cluster S67314_PEA1_node13 (SEQ ID NO: 644) according to the present invention is supported by 76 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641. Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





S67314_PEA_1_T7
1306
3531


(SEQ ID NO:641









Segment cluster S67314_PEA1_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 645) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





S67314_PEA_1_T5
1273
1733


(SEQ ID NO:639)









Segment cluster S67314_PEA1_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 646) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





S67314_PEA_1_T6
1273
1822


(SEQ ID NO:640)









Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 18.









TABLE 18







Oligonucleotides related to this segment









Oligonucleotide
Overexpressed in



name
cancers
Chip reference





S67314_0_0_744
ovarian carcinoma
OVA


(SEQ ID NO:1022)









Segment cluster S67314_PEA1_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 647) according to the present invention is supported by 101 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638), S67314_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639), S67314_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640) and S67314_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641. Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












S67314_PEA_1_T4
998
1170


(SEQ ID NO:638)


S67314_PEA_1_T5
998
1170


(SEQ ID NO:639)


S67314_PEA_1_T6
998
1170


(SEQ ID NO:640)


S67314_PEA_1_T7
1031
1203


(SEQ ID NO:641









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster S67314_PEA1_node10 (SEQ ID NO: 648) according to the present invention is supported by 64 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638), S67314_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639), S67314_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640) and S67314_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641. Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





S67314_PEA_1_T4
1171
1272


(SEQ ID NO:638)


S67314_PEA_1_T5
1171
1272


(SEQ ID NO:639)


S67314_PEA_1_T6
1171
1272


(SEQ ID NO:640)


S67314_PEA_1_T7
1204
1305


(SEQ ID NO:641









Segment cluster S67314_PEA1_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 649) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641. Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





S67314_PEA_1_T7
998
1030


(SEQ ID NO:641










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: /tmp/EQ0nMn6tqU/R73CUVKUk5:FABH_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) x FABH_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 1095.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 115 Total


      length: 115


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/EQ0nMn6tqU/R73CUVKUk5:AAP35373


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: S67314_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) x AAP35373 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1107.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 116 Total


      length: 116


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/ql4YPIBbdQ/SeofJfCmJW:FABH_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) x FABH_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1095.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 115 Total


      length: 115


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/ql4YPIBbdQ/SeofJfCmJW:AAP35373


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: S67314_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) x AAP35373 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1107.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 116 Total


      length: 116


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/PXra2DxL1v/Q8GTrzNMVX:FABH_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) x FABH_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1095.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 115 Total


      length: 115


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/PXra2DxL1v/Q8GTrzNMVX:AAP35373


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: S67314_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) x AAP35373 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1107.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 116 Total


      length: 116


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/xYzWyViDom/twDu3T69pd:FABH_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) x FABH_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1160.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 132 Total


      length: 143


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 92.31 Total Percent


      Identity: 92.31
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: /tmp/xYzWyViDom/twDu3T69pd:AAP35373


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: S67314_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) x AAP35373 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1172.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 133 Total


      length: 144


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 92.36 Total Percent


      Identity: 92.36
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER Z39337

Cluster Z39337 features 3 transcript(s) and 12 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3
655



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6
656



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12
657

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_2
658



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_15
659



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_16
660



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_18
661



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_21
662



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_22
663



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_3
664



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_5
665



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_6
666



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_10
667



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_11
668



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_14
669

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










SEQ




ID
Corresponding


Protein Name
NO:
Transcript(s)





Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_P4
671
Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3




(SEQ ID NO:655)


Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_P9
672
Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12




(SEQ ID NO:657)


Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_P13
673
Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6




(SEQ ID NO:656)









These sequences are variants of the known protein Kallikrein 6 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier KLK6_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms EC 3.4.21.-; Protease M; Neurosin; Zyme; SP59), SEQ ID NO: 670, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


The sequence for protein Kallikrein 6 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Kallikrein 6 precursor amino acid sequence”. Protein Kallikrein 6 precursor localization is believed to be secreted.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: central nervous system development; response to wounding; protein autoprocessing, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; chymotrypsin; tissue kallikrein; trypsin; protein binding; hydrolase, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular; cytoplasm, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster Z39337 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 34 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 34 and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors and gastric carcinoma.









TABLE 4







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














brain
56



colon
0



epithelial
3



general
11



head and neck
0



kidney
26



breast
52



ovary
0



prostate
0



stomach
0



uterus
0

















TABLE 5







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





brain
8.0e−01
8.4e−01
9.6e−01
0.5
1
0.3


colon
1.2e−01
8.1e−02
4.9e−01
1.9
7.4e−02
2.2


epithelial
2.0e−02
1.8e−02
1.0e−05
4.3
7.8e−15
6.9


general
4.1e−02
1.1e−01
4.3e−06
2.3
1.6e−16
2.6


head and neck
2.1e−01
3.3e−01
1
1.7
1
1.2


kidney
8.9e−01
9.2e−01
8.2e−01
0.8
9.1e−01
0.6


breast
9.1e−01
9.1e−01
1
0.5
9.7e−01
0.6


ovary
1.4e−01
1.7e−01
4.7e−03
2.9
2.4e−02
2.2


prostate
7.3e−01
7.8e−01
4.5e−01
2.0
5.6e−01
1.7


stomach
3.6e−01
1.1e−01
1
1.0
8.9e−08
5.3


uterus
4.7e−01
4.0e−01
1.9e−01
2.0
3.3e−01
1.7









As noted above, cluster Z39337 features 3 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Kallikrein 6 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655). An alignment is given to the known protein (Kallikrein 6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) and KLK6_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWLPLSGAA (SEQ ID NO: 1083) corresponding to amino acids 1-9 of Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKKLMVVLSLIAAAWAEEQNKLVHGGPCDKTSHPYQAALYTSGHLLCGGVLIHPLWV LTAAHCKKPNLQVFLGKHNLRQRESSQEQSSVVRAVIHPDYDAASHDQDIMLLRLARP AKLSELIQPLPLERDCSANTTSCHILGWGKTADGDFPDTIQCAYIHLVSREECEHAYPGQ ITQNMLCAGDEKYGKDSCQGDSGGPLVCGDHLRGLVSWGNIPCGSKEKPGVYTNVCR YTNWIQKTIQAK corresponding to amino acids 1-244 of KLK6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 10-253 of Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWLPLSGAA (SEQ ID NO: 1083) of Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 6







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





238
N −>
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), as compared to the known protein Kallikrein 6 precursor, are described in Table 7 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 7







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known amino
Present in



acid sequence
variant protein?
Position in variant protein?





134
yes
143









Variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 87 and ends at position 845. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 87
A − >G
Yes


 396
− >G
No


 599
G − >C
Yes


 799
A − >
No


 995
C − >
No


 995
C − >G
No


1184
C − >
No


1294
T − >A
Yes









Variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). An alignment is given to the known protein (Kallikrein 6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672) and KLK6_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKKLMVVLSLIAAAWAEEQNKLVHGGPCDKTSHPYQAALYTSGHLLCGGVLIHPLWV LTAAHCKKPNLQVFLGKHNLRQRESSQEQSSVVRAVIHPDYDAASHDQDIMLLRLARP AKLSELIQPLPLERDCSANTTSCHILGWGKTADG corresponding to amino acids 1-149 of KLK6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-149 of Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence Q corresponding to amino acids 150-150 of Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide.


The glycosylation sites of variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), as compared to the known protein Kallikrein 6 precursor, are described in Table 9 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 9







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





134
yes
134









Variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 298 and ends at position 747. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 81
G − >
No


102
G − >T
Yes


147
G − >A
Yes


270
G − >
No


270
G − >A
No


580
− >G
No


784
T − >C
Yes


802
G − >A
Yes









Variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 673) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 673) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 298 and ends at position 417. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 673) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 81
G − >
No


102
G − >T
Yes


147
G − >A
Yes


270
G − >
No


270
G − >A
No


423
− >G
No


626
G − >C
Yes


826
A − >
No


1022
C − >
No


1022
C − >G
No


1211
C − >
No


1321
T − >A
Yes









As noted above, cluster Z39337 features 12 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 658) according to the present invention is supported by 23 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656) and Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 12







Segment location on transcripts











Segment



Segment
ending


Transcript name
starting position
position





Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6
1
237


(SEQ ID NO:656)


Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12
1
237


(SEQ ID NO:657)









Segment cluster Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 659) according to the present invention is supported by 54 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655), Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656) and Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 13







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3
363
558



(SEQ ID NO: 655)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6
390
585



(SEQ ID NO: 656)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12
547
742



(SEQ ID NO: 657)










Segment cluster Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 660) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 14







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12
743
1402



(SEQ ID NO: 657)










Segment cluster Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_node18 (SEQ ID NO: 661) according to the present invention is supported by 53 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655) and Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3
559
695



(SEQ ID NO: 655)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6
586
722



(SEQ ID NO: 656)










Segment cluster Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 662) according to the present invention is supported by 81 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655) and Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3
696
1112



(SEQ ID NO: 655)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA 1T6
723
1139



(SEQ ID NO: 656)










Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 17.









TABLE 17







Oligonucleotides related to this segment











Oligonucleotide
Overexpressed
Chip



name
in cancers
reference







Z39337_0_9_0
ovarian carcinoma
OVA



(SEQ ID NO: 1024)










Segment cluster Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 663) according to the present invention is supported by 58 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655) and Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3
1113
1387



(SEQ ID NO: 655)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6
1140
1414



(SEQ ID NO: 656)










According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 664) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656) and Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6
238
289



(SEQ ID NO: 656)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12
238
289



(SEQ ID NO: 657)










Segment cluster Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_node5 (SEQ ID NO: 665) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3
1
105



(SEQ ID NO: 655)










Segment cluster Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 666) according to the present invention is supported by 56 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655), Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656) and Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3
106
153



(SEQ ID NO: 655)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6
290
337



(SEQ ID NO: 656)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12
290
337



(SEQ ID NO: 657)










Segment cluster Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_node10 (SEQ ID NO: 667) according to the present invention is supported by 60 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655) and Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3
154
207



(SEQ ID NO: 655)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12
338
391



(SEQ ID NO: 657)










Segment cluster Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 668) according to the present invention is supported by 58 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655) and Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3
208
310



(SEQ ID NO: 655)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12
392
494



(SEQ ID NO: 657)










Segment cluster Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_node14 (SEQ ID NO: 669) according to the present invention is supported by 49 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655), Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656) and Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3
311
362



(SEQ ID NO: 655)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6
338
389



(SEQ ID NO: 656)



Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12
495
546



(SEQ ID NO: 657)











Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: KLK6_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) x KLK6_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 2444.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 244 Total


      length: 244


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: KLK6_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: Z39337_PEA2_PEA1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672) x KLK6_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1471.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 149 Total


      length: 149


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER HUMPHOSLIP

Cluster HUMPHOSLIP features 7 transcript(s) and 53 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
674



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
675



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
676



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
677



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
678



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
679



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
680

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:














HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_0
681



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_19
682



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_34
683



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_68
684



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_70
685



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_75
686



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_2
687



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_3
688



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_4
689



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_6
690



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_7
691



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_8
692



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_9
693



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_14
694



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_15
695



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_16
696



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_17
697



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_23
698



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_24
699



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_25
700



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_26
701



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_29
702



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_30
703



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_33
704



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_36
705



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_37
706



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_39
707



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_40
708



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_41
709



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_42
710



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_44
711



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_45
712



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_47
713



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_51
714



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_52
715



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_53
716



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_54
717



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_55
718



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_58
719



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_59
720



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_60
721



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_61
722



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_62
723



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_63
724



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_64
725



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_65
726



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_66
727



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_67
728



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_69
729



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_71
730



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_72
731



HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_73
732



HUMPHOSLTP_PEA_2_node_74
733

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest









SEQ
Corresponding


Protein Name
ID NO:
Transcript(s)












HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P10
735
HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17




(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P12
736
HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19




(SEQ ID NO: 680)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P30
737
HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6




(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P31
738
HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7




(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P33
739
HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14




(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P34
740
HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16




(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P35
741
HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18




(SEQ ID NO: 679)









These sequences are variants of the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor (SwissProt accession identifier PLTP_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Lipid transfer protein II), SEQ ID NO: 734, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Converts HDL into larger and smaller particles. May play a key role in extracellular phospholipid transport and modulation of HDL particles. The sequence for protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Phospholipid transfer protein precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP position(s)



on amino


acid sequence
Comment





282
R − >Q./FTId= VAR_017020.


372
R − >H./FTId = VAR_017021.


380
R − >W (in dbSNP:6065903)./FTId =



VAR_017022.


444
F − >L (in dbSNP:1804161)./FTId =



VAR_012073.


487
T − >K (in dbSNP:1056929)./FTId =



VAR_012074.


 18
E − >V









Protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor localization is believed to be Secreted.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: lipid metabolism; lipid transport, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; lipid binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


For this cluster, at least one oligonucleotide was found to demonstrate overexpression of the cluster, although not of at least one transcript/segment as listed below. Microarray (chip) data is also available for this cluster as follows. Various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer, as previously described. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this cluster but not other segments/transcripts below (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 5.









TABLE 5







Oligonucleotides related to this cluster










Overexpressed



Oligonucleotide name
in cancers
Chip reference





HUMPHOSLIP_0_0_18458
ovarian
OVA


(SEQ ID NO:1025)
carcinoma









As noted above, cluster HUMPHOSLIP features 7 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678). An alignment is given to the known protein (Phospholipid transfer protein precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) and PLTP_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISE corresponding to amino acids 1-67 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-67 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to KVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQICPVLYHAGTVLLNSLLDTVPVRSSVDELVGIDYSLMK DPVASTSNLDMDFRGAFFPLTERNWSLPNRAVEPQLQEEERMVYVAFSEFFFDSAMES YFRAGALQLLLVGDKVPHDLDMLLRATYFGSIVLLSPAVIDSPLKLELRVLAPPRCTIKP SGTTISVTASVTIALVPPDQPEVQLSSMTMDARLSAKMALRGKALRTQLDLRRFRIYSN HSALESLALIPLQAPLKTMLQIGVMPMLNERTWRGVQIPLPEGINFVHEVVTNHAGFLTI GADLHFAKGLREVIEKNRPADVRASTAPTPSTAAV corresponding to amino acids 163-493 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 68-398 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EK, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 67−x to 67; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 68+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 6







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





 16
H − >R
Yes


 18
E − >V
Yes


113
S − >F
Yes


118
V − >
No


140
R − >
No


140
R − >P
No


150
N − >
No


160
P − >
No


201
P − >
No


274
M − >
No


285
R − >W
Yes


292
Q − >
No


315
L − >*
No


330
M − >I
Yes


349
F − >L
Yes


392
T − >K
Yes









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), as compared to the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor, are described in Table 7 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 7







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





 94
no



143
no


 64
yes
 64


245
yes
150


398
yes
303


117
no









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 1469. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 174
G − >T
No


 175
A − >T
No


 322
A − >G
Yes


 328
A − >T
Yes


 431
G − >A
Yes


 551
C − >T
Yes


 613
C − >T
Yes


 628
T − >
No


 694
G − >
No


 694
G − >C
No


 723
A − >
No


 753
C − >
No


 876
C − >
No


1037
C − >T
Yes


1097
G − >
No


1128
C − >T
Yes


1149
C − >
No


1219
T − >A
No


1230
C − >T
Yes


1265
G − >C
Yes


1322
T − >A
Yes


1450
C − >A
Yes


1469
C − >T
No


1549
C − >T
Yes


1565
A − >G
No


1565
A − >T
No


1630
A − >G
Yes


1654
T − >A
No


1731
G − >T
Yes


1864
G − >A
Yes


1893
G − >T
Yes


2073
G − >A
Yes


2269
C − >T
Yes


2325
G − >T
Yes


2465
C − >T
Yes


2566
C − >T
Yes


2881
A − >G
No









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). An alignment is given to the known protein (Phospholipid transfer protein precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) and PLTP_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLRFRRQLLYWFFYDGGYINAS AEGVSIRTGLELSRDPAGRMKVSNVSCQASVSRMHAAFGGTFKKVYDFLSTFITSGMRF LLNQQICPVLYHAGTVLLNSLLDTVPVRSSVDELVGIDYSLMKDPVASTSNLDMDFRG AFFPLTERNWSLPNRAVEPQLQEEERMVYVAFSEFFFDSAMESYFRAGALQLLLVGDK VPHDLDMLLRATYFGSIVLLSPAVIDSPLKLELRVLAPPRCTIKPSGTTISVTASVTIALVP PDQPEVQLSSMTMDARLSAKMALRGKALRTQLDLRRFRIYSNHSALESLALIPLQAPLK TMLQIGVMPMLN corresponding to amino acids 1-427 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-427 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GKAGV (SEQ ID NO: 1084) corresponding to amino acids 428-432 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GKAGV (SEQ ID NO: 1084) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





 16
H − >R
Yes


 18
E − >V
Yes


 81
D − >H
Yes


124
S − >Y
Yes


160
T − >
No


160
T − >N
No


208
S − >F
Yes


213
V − >
No


235
R − >P
No


235
R − >
No


245
N − >
No


255
P − >
No


296
P − >
No


369
M − >
No


380
R − >W
Yes


387
Q − >
No


410
L − >*
No


425
M − >I
Yes









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), as compared to the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor, are described in Table 10 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 10







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





 94
yes
 94


143
yes
143


 64
yes
 64


245
yes
245


398
yes
398


117
yes
117









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 1571. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 174
G − >T
No


 175
A − >T
No


 322
A − >G
Yes


 328
A − >T
Yes


 431
G − >A
Yes


 516
G − >C
Yes


 644
G − >A
Yes


 646
C − >A
Yes


 754
C − >
No


 754
C − >A
No


 836
C − >T
Yes


 898
C − >T
Yes


 913
T − >
No


 979
G − >
No


 979
G − >C
No


1008
A − >
No


1038
C − >
No


1161
C − >
No


1322
C − >T
Yes


1382
G − >
No


1413
C − >T
Yes


1434
C − >
No


1504
T − >A
No


1515
C − >T
Yes


1550
G − >C
Yes


1690
T − >A
Yes


1818
C − >A
Yes


1837
C − >T
No


1917
C − >T
Yes


1933
A − >G
No


1933
A − >T
No


1998
A − >G
Yes


2022
T − >A
No


2099
G − >T
Yes


2232
G − >A
Yes


2261
G − >T
Yes


2441
G − >A
Yes


2637
C − >T
Yes


2693
G − >T
Yes


2833
C − >T
Yes


2934
C − >T
Yes


3249
A − >G
No









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 737) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 737) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 12, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 737) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





16
H − >R
Yes


18
E − >V
Yes


37
R − >Q
Yes









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 737) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 431. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 13 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 737) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 174
G − >T
No


 175
A − >T
No


 322
A − >G
Yes


 328
A − >T
Yes


 385
G − >A
Yes


 470
G − >C
Yes


 598
G − >A
Yes


 600
C − >A
Yes


 708
C − >
No


 708
C − >A
No


 790
C − >T
Yes


 852
C − >T
Yes


 867
T − >
No


 933
G − >
No


 933
G − >C
No


 962
A − >
No


 992
C − >
No


1115
C − >
No


1276
C − >T
Yes


1336
G − >
No


1367
C − >T
Yes


1388
C − >
No


1458
T − >A
No


1469
C − >T
Yes


1504
G − >C
Yes


1561
T − >A
Yes


1689
C − >A
Yes


1708
C − >T
No


1788
C − >T
Yes


1804
A − >G
No


1804
A − >T
No


1869
A − >G
Yes


1893
T − >A
No


1970
G − >T
Yes


2103
G − >A
Yes


2132
G − >T
Yes


2312
G − >A
Yes


2508
C − >T
Yes


2564
G − >T
Yes


2704
C − >T
Yes


2805
C − >T
Yes


3120
A − >G
No









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675). An alignment is given to the known protein (Phospholipid transfer protein precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) and PLTP_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISE corresponding to amino acids 1-67 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-67 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PGLERGADKFPVVGGSSLFLALDLTLRPPVG (SEQ ID NO: 1085) corresponding to amino acids 68-98 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PGLERGADKFPVVGGSSLFLALDLTLRPPVG (SEQ ID NO: 1085) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 14, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 14







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





16
H − >R
Yes


18
E − >V
Yes









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), as compared to the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor, are described in Table 15 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 15







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein
variant protein





 94
no



143
no


 64
yes
64


245
no


398
no


117
no









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 569. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 16 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 16







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 174
G − >T
No


 175
A − >T
No


 322
A − >G
Yes


 328
A − >T
Yes


 431
G − >A
Yes


 608
G − >C
Yes


 736
G − >A
Yes


 738
C − >A
Yes


 846
C − >
No


 846
C − >A
No


 928
C − >T
Yes


 990
C − >T
Yes


1005
T − >
No


1071
G − >
No


1071
G − >C
No


1100
A − >
No


1130
C − >
No


1253
C − >
No


1414
C − >T
Yes


1474
G − >
No


1505
C − >T
Yes


1526
C − >
No


1596
T − >A
No


1607
C − >T
Yes


1642
G − >C
Yes


1699
T < >A
Yes


1827
C − >A
Yes


1846
C − >T
No


1926
C − >T
Yes


1942
A − >G
No


1942
A − >T
No


2007
A − >G
Yes


2031
T − >A
No


2108
G − >T
Yes


2241
G − >A
Yes


2270
G − >T
Yes


2450
G − >A
Yes


2646
C − >T
Yes


2702
G − >T
Yes


2842
C − >T
Yes


2943
C − >T
Yes


3258
A − >G
No









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676). An alignment is given to the known protein (Phospholipid transfer protein precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) and PLTP_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLRFRRQLLYWFFYDGGYINAS AEGVSIRTGLELSRDPAGRMKVSNVSCQASVSRMHAAFGGTFKKVYDFLSTFITSGMRF LLNQQ corresponding to amino acids 1-183 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-183 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) corresponding to amino acids 184-200 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 17, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 17







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





 16
H − >R
Yes


 18
E − >V
Yes


 81
D − >H
Yes


124
S − >Y
Yes


160
T − >
No


160
T − >N
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), as compared to the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor, are described in Table 18 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 18







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





 94
yes
 94


143
yes
143


 64
yes
 64


245
no


398
no


117
yes
117









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 875. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 19 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 19







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 174
G − >T
No


 175
A − >T
No


 322
A − >G
Yes


 328
A − >T
Yes


 431
G − >A
Yes


 516
G − >C
Yes


 644
G − >A
Yes


 646
C − >A
Yes


 754
C − >
No


 754
C − >A
No


 921
C − >T
Yes


 983
C − >T
Yes


 998
T − >
No


1064
G − >
No


1064
G − >C
No


1093
A − >
No


1123
C − >
No


1246
C − >
No


1407
C − >T
Yes


1467
G − >
No


1498
C − >T
Yes


1519
C − >
No


1589
T − >A
No


1600
C − >T
Yes


1635
G − >C
Yes


1692
T − >A
Yes


1820
C − >A
Yes


1839
C − >T
No


1919
C − >T
Yes


1935
A − >G
No


1935
A − >T
No


2000
A − >G
Yes


2024
T − >A
No


2101
G − >T
Yes


2234
G − >A
Yes


2263
G − >T
Yes


2443
G − >A
Yes


2639
C − >T
Yes


2695
G − >T
Yes


2835
C − >T
Yes


2936
C − >T
Yes


3251
A − >G
No









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677). An alignment is given to the known protein (Phospholipid transfer protein precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) and PLTP_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLRFRRQLLYWFFYDGGYINAS AEGVSIRTGLELSRDPAGRMKVSNVSCQASVSRMHAAFGGTFKKVYDFLSTFITSGMRF LLNQQICPVLYHAGTVLLNSLLDTVPV corresponding to amino acids 1-205 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-205 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LWTSLLALTIPS (SEQ ID NO: 1087) corresponding to amino acids 206-217 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LWTSLLALTIPS (SEQ ID NO: 1087) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 20, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 20







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





 16
H − >R
Yes


 18
E − >V
Yes


 81
D − >H
Yes


124
S − >Y
Yes


160
T − >
No


160
T − >N
No


211
L − >
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), as compared to the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor, are described in Table 21 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 21







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





 94
yes
 94


143
yes
143


 64
yes
 64


245
no


398
no


117
yes
117









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 926. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 22 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 22







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 174
G − >T
No


 175
A − >T
No


 322
A − >G
Yes


 328
A − >T
Yes


 431
G − >A
Yes


 516
G − >C
Yes


 644
G − >A
Yes


 646
C − >A
Yes


 754
C − >
No


 754
C − >A
No


 836
C − >T
Yes


 891
C − >T
Yes


 906
T − >
No


 972
G − >
No


 972
G − >C
No


1001
A − >
No


1031
C − >
No


1154
C − >
No


1315
C − >T
Yes


1375
G − >
No


1406
C − >T
Yes


1427
C − >
No


1497
T − >A
No


1508
C − >T
Yes


1543
G − >C
Yes


1600
T − >A
Yes


1728
C − >A
Yes


1747
C − >T
No


1827
C − >T
Yes


1843
A − >G
No


1843
A − >T
No


1908
A − >G
Yes


1932
T − >A
No


2009
G − >T
Yes


2142
G − >A
Yes


2171
G − >T
Yes


2351
G − >A
Yes


2547
C − >T
Yes


2603
G − >T
Yes


2743
C − >T
Yes


2844
C − >T
Yes


3159
A − >G
No









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679). An alignment is given to the known protein (Phospholipid transfer protein precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) and PLTP_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLRFRRQLLYWF corresponding to amino acids 1-109 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-109 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), a second amino acid sequence bridging amino acid sequence comprising of L, a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to KVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQ corresponding to amino acids 163-183 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 111-131 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), and a fourth amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) corresponding to amino acids 132-148 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence, third amino acid sequence and fourth amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise FLK having a structure as follows (numbering according to HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741)): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 109−x to 109; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 111+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


3. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 23, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 23







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





16
H − >R
Yes


18
E − >V
Yes


81
D − >H
Yes









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), as compared to the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor, are described in Table 24 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 24







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





 94
yes
 94


143
no


 64
yes
 64


245
no


398
no


117
no









Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 719. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 25 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 25







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 174
G − >T
No


 175
A − >T
No


 322
A − >G
Yes


 328
A − >T
Yes


 431
G − >A
Yes


 516
G − >C
Yes


 765
C − >T
Yes


 827
C − >T
Yes


 842
T − >
No


 908
G − >
No


 908
G − >C
No


 937
A − >
No


 967
C − >
No


1090
C − >
No


1251
C − >T
Yes


1311
G − >
No


1342
C − >T
Yes


1363
C − >
No


1433
T − >A
No


1444
C − >T
Yes


1479
G − >C
Yes


1536
T − >A
Yes


1664
C − >A
Yes


1683
C − >T
No


1763
C − >T
Yes


1779
A − >G
No


1779
A − >T
No


1844
A − >G
Yes


1868
T − >A
No


1945
G − >T
Yes


2078
G − >A
Yes


2107
G − >T
Yes


2287
G − >A
Yes


2483
C − >T
Yes


2539
G − >T
Yes


2679
C − >T
Yes


2780
C − >T
Yes


3095
A − >G
No









As noted above, cluster HUMPHOSLIP features 53 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 681) according to the present invention is supported by 150 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1
264


(SEQ ID NO:674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1
264


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1
264


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1
264


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1
264


(SEQ ID NO:678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1
264


(SEQ ID NO:679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1
264


(SEQ ID NO:680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node19_ (SEQ ID NO: 682) according to the present invention is supported by 186 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
559
714


(SEQ ID NO:674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
697
852


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
605
760


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
605
760


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
605
760


(SEQ ID NO:680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node34 (SEQ ID NO: 683) according to the present invention is supported by 191 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 28







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
971
1111


(SEQ ID NO:674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1109
1249


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1102
1242


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1010
1150


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
732
872


(SEQ ID NO:678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
946
1086


(SEQ ID NO:679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1017
1157


(SEQ ID NO:680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node68 (SEQ ID NO: 684) according to the present invention is supported by 131 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 29







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1867
2285


(SEQ ID NO:674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
2005
2423


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1998
2416


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1906
2324


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1628
2046


(SEQ ID NO:678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1842
2260


(SEQ ID NO:679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1996
2414


(SEQ ID NO:680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node70 (SEQ ID NO: 685) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 30







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
2298
2529


(SEQ ID NO:674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
2436
2667


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
2429
2660


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
2337
2568


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
2059
2290


(SEQ ID NO:678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
2273
2504


(SEQ ID NO:679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
2427
2658


(SEQ ID NO:680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node75 (SEQ ID NO: 686) according to the present invention is supported by 14 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
2846
3125


(SEQ ID NO:674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
2984
3263


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
2977
3256


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
2885
3164


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
2607
2886


(SEQ ID NO:678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
2821
3100


(SEQ ID NO:679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
2975
3254


(SEQ ID NO:680)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 687) according to the present invention is supported by 159 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
265
337


(SEQ ID NO:674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
265
337


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
265
337


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
265
337


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
265
337


(SEQ ID NO:678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
265
337


(SEQ ID NO:679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
265
337


(SEQ ID NO:680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 688) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 33







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
338
355


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
338
355


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
338
355


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
338
355


(SEQ ID NO:678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
338
355


(SEQ ID NO:679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
338
355


(SEQ ID NO:680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 689) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 34







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
356
375


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
356
375


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
356
375


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
356
375


(SEQ ID NO:678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
356
375


(SEQ ID NO:679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
356
375


(SEQ ID NO:680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 690) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 35







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
376
383


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
376
383


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
376
383


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
376
383


(SEQ ID NO:678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
376
383


(SEQ ID NO:679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
376
383


(SEQ ID NO:680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 691) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 36







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
338
343


(SEQ ID NO:674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
384
389


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
384
389


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
384
389


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
384
389


(SEQ ID NO:678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
384
389


(SEQ ID NO:679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
384
389


(SEQ ID NO:680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 692) according to the present invention is supported by 171 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 37







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
344
378


(SEQ ID NO:674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
390
424


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
390
424


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
390
424


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
390
424


(SEQ ID NO:678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
390
424


(SEQ ID NO:679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
390
424


(SEQ ID NO:680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node9 (SEQ ID NO: 693) according to the present invention is supported by 168 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 38







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
379
429


(SEQ ID NO:674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
425
475


(SEQ ID NO:675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
425
475


(SEQ ID NO:676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
425
475


(SEQ ID NO:677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
425
475


(SEQ ID NO:678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
425
475


(SEQ ID NO:679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
425
475


(SEQ ID NO:680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node14 (SEQ ID NO: 694) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 39







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
476
567


(SEQ ID NO: 675)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 695) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 40







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
430
445


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
568
583


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
476
491


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
476
491


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
476
491


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
476
491


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 696) according to the present invention is supported by 179 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 41







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
446
534


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
584
672


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
492
580


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
492
580


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
492
580


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
492
580


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 697) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 42







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
535
558


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
673
696


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
581
604


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
581
604


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
581
604


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
581
604


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 698) according to the present invention is supported by 168 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 43







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
715
766


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
853
904


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
761
812


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
761
812


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
476
527


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
605
656


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
761
812


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node24 (SEQ ID NO: 699) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 44







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
767
778


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
905
916


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
813
824


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
813
824


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
528
539


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
657
668


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
813
824


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node25 (SEQ ID NO: 700) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679). Table 45 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 45







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
825
909


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
669
753


(SEQ ID NO: 679)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 701) according to the present invention is supported by 163 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 46 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 46







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
779
842


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
917
980


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
910
973


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
825
888


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_TI7
540
603


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
754
817


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
825
888


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node29 (SEQ ID NO: 702) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 47 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 47







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
843
849


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
981
987


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
974
980


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
604
610


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
818
824


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
889
895


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node30 (SEQ ID NO: 703) according to the present invention is supported by 181 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 48 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 48







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
850
934


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
988
1072


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
981
1065


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
889
973


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
611
695


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
825
909


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
896
980


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node33 (SEQ ID NO: 704) according to the present invention is supported by 173 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 49 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 49







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
935
970


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1073
1108


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1066
1101


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
974
1009


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
696
731


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
910
945


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
981
1016


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node36 (SEQ ID NO: 705) according to the present invention is supported by 163 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 50 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 50







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1112
1156


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1250
1294


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1243
1287


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1151
1195


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
873
917


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1087
1131


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1158
1202


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node37 (SEQ ID NO: 706) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 51 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 51







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1157
1171


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1295
1309


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1288
1302


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1196
1210


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
918
932


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1132
1146


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1203
1217


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node39 (SEQ ID NO: 707) according to the present invention is supported by 166 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 52 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 52







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1172
1201


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1310
1339


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1303
1332


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1211
1240


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
933
962


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1147
1176


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1218
1247


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node40 (SEQ ID NO: 708) according to the present invention is supported by 199 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 53 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 53







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1202
1288


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1340
1426


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1333
1419


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1241
1327


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
963
1049


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1177
1263


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1248
1334


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node41 (SEQ ID NO: 709) according to the present invention is supported by 186 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 54 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 54







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1289
1318


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1427
1456


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1420
1449


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1328
1357


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1050
1079


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1264
1293


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1335
1364


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node42 (SEQ ID NO: 710) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 55 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 55







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1319
1336


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1457
1474


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1450
1467


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1358
1375


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1080
1097


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1294
1311


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1365
1382


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node44 (SEQ ID NO: 711) according to the present invention is supported by 185 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 56 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 56







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1337
1363


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1475
1501


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1468
1494


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1376
1402


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1098
1124


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1312
1338


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1383
1409


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node45 (SEQ ID NO: 712) according to the present invention is supported by 197 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 57 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 57







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1364
1404


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1502
1542


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1495
1535


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1403
1443


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1125
1165


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1339
1379


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1410
1450


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node47 (SEQ ID NO: 713) according to the present invention is supported by 223 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 58 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 58







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1405
1447


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1543
1585


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1536
1578


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1444
1486


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1166
1208


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1380
1422


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1451
1493


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node51 (SEQ ID NO: 714) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 59 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 59







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1448
1462


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1586
1600


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1579
1593


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1487
1501


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1209
1223


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1423
1437


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1494
1508


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node52 (SEQ ID NO: 715) according to the present invention is supported by 235 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 60 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 60







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1463
1511


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1601
1649


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1594
1642


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1502
1550


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1224
1272


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1438
1486


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1509
1557


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node53 (SEQ ID NO: 716) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 61 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 61







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1558
1640


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node54 (SEQ ID NO: 717) according to the present invention is supported by 236 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 62 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 62







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1512
1552


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1650
1690


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1643
1683


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1551
1591


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1273
1313


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1487
1527


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1641
1681


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node55 (SEQ ID NO: 718) according to the present invention is supported by 232 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 63 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 63







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1553
1588


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1691
1726


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1684
1719


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1592
1627


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1314
1349


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1528
1563


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1682
1717


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node58 (SEQ ID NO: 719) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 64 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 64







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1589
1612


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1727
1750


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1720
1743


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1628
1651


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1350
1373


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1564
1587


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1718
1741


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node59 (SEQ ID NO: 720) according to the present invention is supported by 230 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 65 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 65







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1613
1648


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1751
1786


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1744
1779


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1652
1687


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1374
1409


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1588
1623


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1742
1777


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node60 (SEQ ID NO: 721) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 66 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 66







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1649
1671


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1787
1809


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1780
1802


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1688
1710


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1410
1432


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1624
1646


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1778
1800


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node61 (SEQ ID NO: 722) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 67 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 67







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1672
1680


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1810
1818


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1803
1811


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1711
1719


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1433
1441


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1647
1655


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1801
1809


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node62 (SEQ ID NO: 723) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 68 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 68







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1681
1703


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1819
1841


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1812
1834


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1720
1742


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1442
1464


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1656
1678


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1810
1832


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node63 (SEQ ID NO: 724) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 69 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 69







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1704
1727


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1842
1865


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1835
1858


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1743
1766


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1465
1488


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1679
1702


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1833
1856


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node64 (SEQ ID NO: 725) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 70 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 70







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1728
1734


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1866
1872


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1859
1865


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1767
1773


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1489
1495


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1703
1709


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1857
1863


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node65 (SEQ ID NO: 726) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 71 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 71







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1735
1754


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1873
1892


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1866
1885


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1774
1793


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1496
1515


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1710
1729


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1864
1883


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node66 (SEQ ID NO: 727) according to the present invention is supported by 180 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 72 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 72







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1755
1844


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1893
1982


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1886
1975


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1794
1883


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1516
1605


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1730
1819


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1884
1973


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node67 (SEQ ID NO: 728) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 73 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 73







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
1845
1866


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
1983
2004


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
1976
1997


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
1884
1905


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
1606
1627


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
1820
1841


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
1974
1995


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node69 (SEQ ID NO: 729) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 74 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 74







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
2286
2297


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
2424
2435


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
2417
2428


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
2325
2336


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
2047
2058


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
2261
2272


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
2415
2426


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node71 (SEQ ID NO: 730) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 75 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 75







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
2530
2542


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
2668
2680


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
2661
2673


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
2569
2581


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
2291
2303


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
2505
2517


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
2659
2671


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node72 (SEQ ID NO. 731) according to the present invention is supported by 7 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 76 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 76







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
2543
2647


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
2681
2785


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
2674
2778


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
2582
2686


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
2304
2408


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
2518
2622


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
2672
2776


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node73 (SEQ ID NO: 732) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 77 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 77







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
2648
2755


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
2786
2893


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
2779
2886


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
2687
2794


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
2409
2516


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
2623
2730


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
2777
2884


(SEQ ID NO: 680)









Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_node74 (SEQ ID NO: 733) according to the present invention is supported by 10 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 78 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 78







Segment location on transcripts










Segment




starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6
2756
2845


(SEQ ID NO: 674)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7
2894
2983


(SEQ ID NO: 675)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14
2887
2976


(SEQ ID NO: 676)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16
2795
2884


(SEQ ID NO: 677)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17
2517
2606


(SEQ ID NO: 678)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18
2731
2820


(SEQ ID NO: 679)


HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19
2885
2974


(SEQ ID NO: 680)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: PLTP_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) x PLTP_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 3716.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 398 Total


      length: 493


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 80.73 Total Percent


      Identity: 80.73
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: PLTP_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) x PLTP_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4101.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 427 Total


      length: 427


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: PLTP_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) x PLTP_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 639.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 67 Total


      length: 67


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: PLTP_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) x PLTP_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1767.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 184 Total


      length: 184


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.46
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 99.46
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: PLTP_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) x PLTP_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1971.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 205 Total


      length: 205


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: PLTP_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMPHOSLIP_PEA2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) x PLTP_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1158.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 132 Total


      length: 184


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 98.48
    • Total Percent Similarity: 71.74 Total Percent


      Identity: 70.65
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER T59832

Cluster T59832 features 5 transcript(s) and 30 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







T59832_T6
742



T59832_T8
743



T59832_T11
744



T59832_T15
745



T59832_T22
746

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







T59832_node_1
747



T59832_node_7
748



T59832_node_29
749



T59832_node_39
750



T59832_node_2
751



T59832_node_3
752



T59832_node_4
753



T59832_node_5
754



T59832_node_6
755



T59832_node_8
756



T59832_node_9
757



T59832_node_10
758



T59832_node_11
759



T59832_node_12
760



T59832_node_14
761



T59832_node_16
762



T59832_node_19
763



T59832_node_20
764



T59832_node_25
765



T59832_node_26
766



T59832_node_27
767



T59832_node_28
768



T59832_node_30
769



T59832_node_31
770



T59832_node_32
771



T59832_node_34
772



T59832_node_35
773



T59832_node_36
774



T59832_node_37
775



T59832_node_38
776

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest













Corresponding



Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:
Transcript(s)







T59832_P5
778
T59832_T6





(SEQ ID NO: 742)



T59832_P7
779
T59832_T8





(SEQ ID NO: 743)



T59832_P9
780
T59832_T11





(SEQ ID NO: 744)



T59832_P12
781
T59832_T15





(SEQ ID NO: 745)



T59832_P18
782
T59832_T22





(SEQ ID NO. 746)










These sequences are variants of the known protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor (SwissProt accession identifier GILT_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Gamma-interferon-inducible protein IP-30), SEQ ID NO: 777, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): cleaves disulfide bonds in proteins by reduction. May facilitate the complete unfolding of proteins destined for lysosomal degradation. May be involved in MHC class II-restricted antigen processing. The sequence for protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP



position(s)


on amino


acid


sequence
Comment





109
L − >S


130
H − >L


157-261
IVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMG



DRGMQ



LMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNGKPLEDQTQL



LTLVCQ LYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK − >



MSGMAWKSLRTWRE



VCHYACSSTPQGCRQNYHGVCNGGPRHAAHARQRP



ADRCSP



ATARVCALGHRQWETLGRSDPAPYPCLPVVPGQEA



GCLPFL



NQLPPECLLRVLAGGLRRAHGRRVGTRLPAFFSDPD



PRHLL LTNWKILCIP









Protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor localization is believed to be Lysosomal.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: extracellular; lysosome, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster T59832 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 35 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 35 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: brain malignant tumors, breast malignant tumors, ovarian carcinoma and pancreas carcinoma.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














adrenal
208



bladder
205



bone
200



brain
18



colon
236



epithelial
143



general
280



head and neck
192



kidney
71



liver
53



lung
459



lymph nodes
248



breast
0



bone marrow
94



ovary
0



pancreas
20



prostate
86



skin
29



stomach
109



T cells
557



Thyroid
0



uterus
63

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





adrenal
4.9e−01
5.9e−01
4.7e−03
1.1
2.9e−02
0.8


bladder
3.7e−01
5.6e−01
3.7e−02
1.3
2.5e−01
0.9


bone
6.6e−01
6.7e−01
3.4e−01
0.6
9.1e−01
0.4


brain
1.8e−01
2.9e−01
4.3e−03
3.8
2.8e−02
2.5


colon
4.4e−01
5.2e−01
6.1e−01
0.9
8.1e−01
0.7


epithelial
2.5e−02
1.6e−01
1.2e−05
1.6
9.8e−02
1.1


general
1.3e−02
1.6e−01
1
0.8
1
0.6


head and neck
3.4e−01
3.3e−01
1
0.4
9.4e−01
0.5


kidney
7.7e−01
8.5e−01
1.4e−01
1.3
4.2e−01
0.9


liver
8.3e−01
7.6e−01
1
0.5
1
0.6


lung
5.7e−01
8.3e−01
3.5e−01
0.8
9.8e−01
0.5


lymph nodes
5.7e−01
6.6e−01
7.6e−01
0.8
3.6e−02
1.1


breast
5.0e−02
1.3e−01
2.5e−03
6.5
4.4e−02
3.6


bone marrow
6.2e−01
7.8e−01
1
0.3
9.5e−01
0.5


ovary
2.2e−01
9.4e−02
3.2e−03
6.1
8.3e−03
5.3


pancreas
9.0e−02
1.6e−02
1.1e−03
4.0
7.9e−04
4.2


prostate
8.1e−01
8.0e−01
5.7e−01
0.9
4.1e−01
0.9


skin
1.6e−01
1.2e−01
2.3e−02
6.0
1.0e−02
2.2


stomach
5.5e−01
7.4e−01
9.4e−01
0.6
4.9e−01
1.0


T cells
1
6.7e−01
6.9e−01
1.0
9.8e−01
0.5


Thyroid
2.3e−01
2.3e−01
5.9e−02
2.5
5.9e−02
2.5


uterus
7.4e−02
4.7e−02
2.2e−02
2.0
6.2e−02
1.7









As noted above, cluster T59832 features 5 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 149 and ends at position 715. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





 61
C − >T
Yes


 148
G − >T
Yes


 212
− >A
No


 241
G − >T
No


 244
A − >G
Yes


 962
C − >T
Yes


1074
G − >A
Yes


1248
G − >C
Yes


1441
G − >A
Yes


1443
G − >A
No


1505
G − >C
Yes


1651
T − >
No


1652
T − >G
Yes


1717
C − >A
No


1722
C − >
No


1722
C − >G
No


1752
A − >G
Yes


1817
A − >G
Yes


1854
C − >
No


1854
C − >A
No


1871
C − >T
Yes


1886
T − >G
No


1906
G − >A
No


1906
G − >C
No


1942
C − >
No


1942
C − >T
No


1971
C − >
No


1986
G − >A
No


2001
G − >T
Yes


2008
A − >
No


2030
− >T
No


2031
C − >T
No


2050
C − >
No


2056
A − >G
Yes


2068
G − >A
Yes


2111
A − >C
Yes


2136
A − >C
Yes


2144
T − >C
Yes









Variant protein T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743). An alignment is given to the known protein (Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) and GILT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIM ECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG corresponding to amino acids 12-223 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-212 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) corresponding to amino acids 213-238 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) in T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide.


Variant protein T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





 76
R − >Q
Yes


 77
A − >T
No


146
I − >
No


146
I − >M
Yes


168
P − >Q
No


170
L − >
No


170
L − >V
No


180
M − >V
Yes









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), as compared to the known protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor, are described in Table 9 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 9







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





119
yes
108


106
yes
 95


 74
yes
 63









Variant protein T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 149 and ends at position 862. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












61
C -> T
Yes


148
G -> T
Yes


212
-> A
No


241
G -> T
No


244
A -> G
Yes


375
G -> A
Yes


377
G -> A
No


439
G -> C
Yes


585
T ->
No


586
T -> G
Yes


651
C -> A
No


656
C ->
No


656
C -> G
No


686
A -> G
Yes


751
A -> G
Yes


1004
T -> G
Yes


1206
C ->
No


1206
C -> A
No


1223
C -> T
Yes


1238
T -> G
No


1258
G -> A
No


1258
G -> C
No


1294
C ->
No


1294
C -> T
No


1323
C ->
No


1338
G -> A
No


1353
G -> T
Yes


1360
A ->
No


1382
-> T
No


1383
C -> T
No


1402
C ->
No


1408
A -> G
Yes


1420
G -> A
Yes


1463
A -> C
Yes


1488
A -> C
Yes


1496
T -> C
Yes









Variant protein T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744). An alignment is given to the known protein (Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) and GILT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIM ECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHE corresponding to amino acids 12-214 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-203 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) corresponding to amino acids 204-244 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) in T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












76
R -> Q
Yes


77
A -> T
No


146
I ->
No


146
I -> M
Yes


168
P -> Q
No


170
L ->
No


170
L -> V
No


180
M -> V
Yes


204
N ->
No


204
N -> K
No


210
P -> L
Yes


215
L -> W
No


222
A -> T
No


222
A -> P
No


234
P ->
No


234
P -> S
No


243
G ->
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), as compared to the known protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor, are described in Table 12 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 12







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?












119
yes
108


106
yes
95


74
yes
63









Variant protein T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 149 and ends at position 880. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 13 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












61
C -> T
Yes


148
G -> T
Yes


212
-> A
No


241
G -> T
No


244
A -> G
Yes


375
G -> A
Yes


377
G -> A
No


439
G -> C
Yes


585
T ->
No


586
T -> G
Yes


651
C -> A
No


656
C ->
No


656
C -> G
No


686
A -> G
Yes


751
A -> G
Yes


760
C ->
No


760
C -> A
No


777
C -> T
Yes


792
T -> G
No


812
G -> A
No


812
G -> C
No


848
C ->
No


848
C -> T
No


877
C ->
No


892
G -> A
No


907
G -> T
Yes


914
A ->
No


936
-> T
No


937
C -> T
No


956
C ->
No


962
A -> G
Yes


974
G -> A
Yes


1017
A -> C
Yes


1042
A -> C
Yes


1050
T -> C
Yes









Variant protein T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). An alignment is given to the known protein (Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) and GILT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLRGPLKKSNA PLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKC QHGEEECKFNKVE corresponding to amino acids 12-141 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-130 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNGKPLED QTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK corresponding to amino acids 173-261 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 131-219 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 130−x to 130; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 131+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 14, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 14







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












76
R -> Q
Yes


77
A -> T
No


137
P -> Q
No


139
L ->
No


139
L -> V
No


149
M -> V
Yes


183
P ->
No


183
P -> T
No


200
G -> A
No


200
G -> D
No


212
S ->
No


212
S -> F
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), as compared to the known protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor, are described in Table 15 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 15







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?












119
yes
108


106
yes
95


74
yes
63









Variant protein T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 149 and ends at position 805. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 16 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 16







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












61
C -> T
Yes


148
G -> T
Yes


212
-> A
No


241
G -> T
No


244
A -> G
Yes


375
G -> A
Yes


377
G -> A
No


439
G -> C
Yes


558
C -> A
No


563
C ->
No


563
C -> G
No


593
A -> G
Yes


658
A -> G
Yes


695
C ->
No


695
C -> A
No


712
C -> T
Yes


727
T -> G
No


747
G -> A
No


747
G -> C
No


783
C ->
No


783
C -> T
No


812
C ->
No


827
G -> A
No


842
G -> T
Yes


849
A ->
No


871
-> T
No


872
C -> T
No


891
C ->
No


897
A -> G
Yes


909
G -> A
Yes


952
A -> C
Yes


977
A -> C
Yes


985
T -> C
Yes









Variant protein T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). An alignment is given to the known protein (Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) and GILT_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYK corresponding to amino acids 12-55 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-44 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNGKPLED QTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK corresponding to amino acids 173-261 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 45-133 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 44−x to 44; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 45+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 17, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 17







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












51
P -> Q
No


53
L -> V
No


53
L ->
No


63
M -> V
Yes


97
P ->
No


97
P -> T
No


114
G -> A
No


114
G -> D
No


126
S -> F
No


126
S ->
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), as compared to the known protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor, are described in Table 18 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 18







Glycosylation site(s)










Position(s) on known
Present in



amino acid sequence
variant protein?














119
no



106
no



74
no










Variant protein T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 149 and ends at position 547. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 19 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 19







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












61
C -> T
Yes


148
G -> T
Yes


212
-> A
No


241
G -> T
No


244
A -> G
Yes


300
C -> A
No


305
C ->
No


305
C -> G
No


335
A -> G
Yes


400
A -> G
Yes


437
C ->
No


437
C -> A
No


454
C -> T
Yes


469
T -> G
No


489
G -> A
No


489
G -> C
No


525
C ->
No


525
C -> T
No


554
C ->
No


569
G -> A
No


584
G -> T
Yes


591
A ->
No


613
-> T
No


614
C -> T
No


633
C ->
No


639
A -> G
Yes


651
G -> A
Yes


694
A -> C
Yes


719
A -> C
Yes


727
T -> C
Yes









As noted above, cluster T59832 features 30 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster T59832_node1 (SEQ ID NO: 747) according to the present invention is supported by 62 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T59832_T6
1
123


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
1
123


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
1
123


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
1
123


(SEQ ID NO: 745)


T59832_T22
1
123


(SEQ ID NO. 746)









Segment cluster T59832_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 748) according to the present invention is supported by 8 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T59832_T6
281
1346


(SEQ ID NO: 742)









Segment cluster T59832_node29 (SEQ ID NO: 749) according to the present invention is supported by 12 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T59832_T8
785
1202


(SEQ ID NO: 743)









Segment cluster T59832_node39 (SEQ ID NO: 750)) according to the present invention is supported by 195 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T59832_T6
2125
2178


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
1477
1530


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
1031
1084


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
966
1019


(SEQ ID NO: 745)


T59832_T22
708
761


(SEQ ID NO. 746)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster T59832_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 751) according to the present invention is supported by 258 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T59832_T6
124
154


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
124
154


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
124
154


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
124
154


(SEQ ID NO: 745)


T59832_T22
124
154


(SEQ ID NO. 746)









Segment cluster T59832_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 752) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T59832_T6
155
172


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
155
172


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
155
172


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
155
172


(SEQ ID NO: 745)


T59832_T22
155
172


(SEQ ID NO. 746)









Segment cluster T59832_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 753) according to the present invention is supported by 296 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T59832_T6
173
223


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
173
223


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
173
223


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
173
223


(SEQ ID NO: 745)


T59832_T22
173
223


(SEQ ID NO. 746)









Segment cluster T59832_node5 (SEQ ID NO: 754) according to the present invention is supported by 305 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T59832_T6
224
259


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
224
259


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
224
259


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
224
259


(SEQ ID NO: 745)


T59832_T22
224
259


(SEQ ID NO. 746)









Segment cluster T59832_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 755) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 28







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T59832_T6
260
280


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
260
280


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
260
280


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
260
280


(SEQ ID NO: 745)


T59832_T22
260
280


(SEQ ID NO. 746)









Segment cluster T59832_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 756) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 29







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T59832_T6
1347
1367


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
281
301


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
281
301


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
281
301


(SEQ ID NO: 745)









Segment cluster T59832_node9 (SEQ ID NO: 757) according to the present invention is supported by 330 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 30







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T59832_T6
1368
1403


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
302
337


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
302
337


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
302
337


(SEQ ID NO: 745)









Segment cluster T59832_node10 (SEQ ID NO: 758) according to the present invention is supported by 332 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T59832_T6
1404
1448


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
338
382


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
338
382


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
338
382


(SEQ ID NO: 745)









Segment cluster T59832_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 759) according to the present invention is supported by 306 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T59832_T6
1449
1483


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
383
417


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
383
417


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
383
417


(SEQ ID NO: 745)









Segment cluster T59832_node12 (SEQ ID NO. 760) according to the present invention is supported by 280 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 33







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T59832_T6
1484
1529


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
418
463


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
418
463


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
418
463


(SEQ ID NO: 745)









Segment cluster T59832_node14 (SEQ ID NO: 761) according to the present invention is supported by 280 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 34







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T59832_T6
1530
1568


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
464
502


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
464
502


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
464
502


(SEQ ID NO: 745)









Segment cluster T59832_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 762) according to the present invention is supported by 287 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 35







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T59832_T6
1569
1604


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
503
538


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
503
538


(SEQ ID NO: 744)


T59832_T15
503
538


(SEQ ID NO: 745)









Segment cluster T59832_node19 (SEQ ID NO: 763) according to the present invention is supported by 300 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) and T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 36







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T59832_T6
1605
1643


(SEQ ID NO: 742)


T59832_T8
539
577


(SEQ ID NO: 743)


T59832_T11
539
577


(SEQ ID NO: 744)









Segment cluster T59832_node20 (SEQ ID NO: 764) according to the present invention is supported by 318 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) and T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 37







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
1644
1697


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
578
631


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T11
578
631


(SEQ ID NO:744)









Segment cluster T59832_node25 (SEQ ID NO: 765) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 38







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
1698
1719


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
632
653


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T11
632
653


(SEQ ID NO:744)





T59832_T15
539
560


(SEQ ID NO:745)





T59832_T22
281
302


(SEQ ID NO:746)









Segment cluster T59832_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 766) according to the present invention is supported by 342 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 39







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
1720
1783


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
654
717


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T11
654
717


(SEQ ID NO:744)





T59832_T15
561
624


(SEQ ID NO:745)





T59832_T22
303
366


(SEQ ID NO:746)









Segment cluster T59832_node27 (SEQ ID NO: 767) according to the present invention is supported by 314 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 40







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
1784
1822


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
718
756


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T11
718
756


(SEQ ID NO:744)





T59832_T15
625
663


(SEQ ID NO:745)





T59832_T22
367
405


(SEQ ID NO:746)









Segment cluster T59832_node28 (SEQ ID NO: 768) according to the present invention is supported by 284 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 41







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
1823
1850


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
757
784


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T15
664
691


(SEQ ID NO:745)





T59832_T22
406
433


(SEQ ID NO:746)









Segment cluster T59832_node30 (SEQ ID NO: 769) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 42







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
1851
1854


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
1203
1206


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T11
757
760


(SEQ ID NO:744)





T59832_T15
692
695


(SEQ ID NO:745)





T59832_T22
434
437


(SEQ ID NO:746)









Segment cluster T59832_node31 (SEQ ID NO: 770) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 43







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
1855
1874


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
1207
1226


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T11
761
780


(SEQ ID NO:744)





T59832_T15
696
715


(SEQ ID NO:745)





T59832_T22
438
457


(SEQ ID NO:746)









Segment cluster T59832_node32 (SEQ ID NO: 771) according to the present invention is supported by 287 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 44







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
1875
1904


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
1227
1256


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T11
781
810


(SEQ ID NO:744)





T59832_T15
716
745


(SEQ ID NO:745)





T59832_T22
458
487


(SEQ ID NO:746)









Segment cluster T59832_node34 (SEQ ID NO: 772) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 45 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 45







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
1905
1926


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
1257
1278


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T11
811
832


(SEQ ID NO:744)





T59832_T15
746
767


(SEQ ID NO:745)





T59832_T22
488
509


(SEQ ID NO:746)









Segment cluster T59832_node35 (SEQ ID NO: 773) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 46 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 46







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
1927
1930


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
1279
1282


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T11
833
836


(SEQ ID NO:744)





T59832_T15
768
771


(SEQ ID NO:745)





T59832_T22
510
513


(SEQ ID NO:746)









Segment cluster T59832_node36 (SEQ ID NO: 774) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 47 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 47







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
1931
1939


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
1283
1291


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T11
837
845


(SEQ ID NO:744)





T59832_T15
772
780


(SEQ ID NO:745)





T59832_T22
514
522


(SEQ ID NO:746)









Segment cluster T59832_node37 (SEQ ID NO: 775) according to the present invention is supported by 300 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 48 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 48







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
1940
2039


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
1292
1391


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T11
846
945


(SEQ ID NO:744)





T59832_T15
781
880


(SEQ ID NO:745)





T59832_T22
523
622


(SEQ ID NO:746)









Segment cluster T59832_node38 (SEQ ID NO: 776) according to the present invention is supported by 247 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 49 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 49







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T59832_T6
2040
2124


(SEQ ID NO:742)





T59832_T8
1392
1476


(SEQ ID NO:743)





T59832_T11
946
1030


(SEQ ID NO:744)





T59832_T15
881
965


(SEQ ID NO:745)





T59832_T22
623
707


(SEQ ID NO:746)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: GILT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) x GILT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 2110.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 212 Total


      length: 212


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




embedded image



Sequence name: GILT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) x GILT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2016.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 203 Total


      length: 203


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




embedded image



Sequence name: GILT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) x GILT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2084.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 219 Total


      length: 250


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 87.60 Total Percent


      Identity: 87.60
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




embedded image



Sequence name: GILT_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) x GILT_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1222.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 133 Total


      length: 250


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 53.20 Total Percent


      Identity: 53.20
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Expression of Homo sapiens Interferon, Gamma-Inducible Protein 30 (IFI30) T59832 Transcripts Which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name T59832 junc6-25-26 (SEQ ID NO:1010) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues


Expression of Homo sapiens interferon, gamma-inducible protein 30 (IFI30) transcripts detectable by or according to junc6-25-26, T59832 junc6-25-26 (SEQ ID NO:1010) amplicon(s) and primers T59832 junc6-25-26F (SEQ ID NO:1008) and T59832 junc6-25-26R (SEQ ID NO:1009) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes —PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323 (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194 (SEQ ID NO: 1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1044)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168 (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907; GAPDH amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, above), to obtain a value of fold differential expression for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.


In one experiment that was carried out no differential expression in the cancerous samples relative to the normal PM samples was observed, although this may be due a problem with this specific experiment.


Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: T59832 junc6-25-26F forward primer (SEQ ID NO:1008); and T59832 junc6-25-26R reverse primer (SEQ ID NO:1009).


The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: T59832 junc6-25-26 (SEQ ID NO:1010).


Forward primer T59832 junc6-25-26F (SEQ ID NO:1008): CCACCAGTTAACTACAAGTGCCTG


Reverse primer T59832 junc6-25-26R (SEQ ID NO:1009): GCGTGCATGAGCTGCATG


Amplicon T59832junc6-25-26 (SEQ ID NO:1010): CCACCAGTTAACTACAAGTGCCTGCAGCTCTACGCCCCAGGGCTGTCGCCAGACAC TATCATGGAGTGTGCAATGGGGGACCGCGGCATGCAGCTCATGCACGC


DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER HSCP2

Cluster HSCP2 features 12 transcript(s) and 50 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
783



HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
784



HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
785



HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
786



HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
787



HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
788



HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
789



HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
790



HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
791



HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
792



HSCP2_PEA_1_T45
793



HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
794

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSCP2_PEA_1_node_0
795



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_3
796



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_6
797



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_8
798



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_10
799



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_14
800



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_23
801



HSCP2_PEA_I_node_26
802



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_29
803



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_31
804



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_32
805



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_34
806



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_52
807



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_58
808



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_72
809



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_73
810



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_74
811



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_76
812



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_78
813



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_80
814



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_84
815



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_4
816



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_7
817



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_13
818



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_15
819



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_16
820



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_18
821



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_20
822



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_21
823



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_37
824



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_38
825



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_39
826



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_41
827



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_42
828



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_46
829



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_47
830



HSHSCP2_PEA_1_node_50
831



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_51
832



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_55
833



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_56
834



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_60
835



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_61
836



HSCP2_PEA_I_node_67
837



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_68
838



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_69
839



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_70
840



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_75
841



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_77
842



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_79
843



HSCP2_PEA_1_node_82
844

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest











Corresponding


Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:
Transcript(s)





HSCP2_PEA_1_P4
846
HSCP2_PEA_1_T4




(SEQ ID NO:783);




HSCP2_PEA_1_T50




(SEQ ID NO:794)


HSCP2_PEA_1_P8
847
HSCP2_PEA_1_T13




(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_P14
848
HSCP2_PEA_1_T19




(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_P15
849
HSCP2_PEA_1_T20




(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_P2
850
HSCP2_PEA_1_T22




(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_P16
851
HSCP2_PEA_1_T23




(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_P6
852
HSCP2_PEA_1_T25




(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_P22
853
HSCP2_PEA_1_T31




(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_P24
854
HSCP2_PEA_1_T33




(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_P25
855
HSCP2_PEA_1_T34




(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_P33
856
HSCP2_PEA_1_T45




(SEQ ID NO:793)









These sequences are variants of the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor (SwissProt accession identifier CERU_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms EC 1.16.3.1; Ferroxidase), SEQ ID NO: 845, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Ceruloplasmin precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Ceruloplasmin is a blue, copper-binding (6-7 atoms per molecule) glycoprotein found in plasma. Four possible functions are ferroxidase activity, amine oxidase activity, copper transport and homeostasis, and superoxide dismutase activity. The sequence for protein Ceruloplasmin precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Ceruloplasmin precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP position(s) on



amino acid sequence
Comment











79
T -> G./FTId = VAR_001043.


449
L -> G./FTId = VAR_001044.


1060
E -> EGEYP









The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: ion transport; copper ion transport; copper homeostasis; iron homeostasis, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; ferroxidase; copper ion transporter; copper binding; oxidoreductase, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular space, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster HSCP2 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 36 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 36 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: kidney malignant tumors and ovarian carcinoma.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














bladder
0



bone
9



brain
48



epithelial
100



general
58



head and neck
0



kidney
4



liver
1818



lung
96



lymph nodes
18



breast
43



bone marrow
0



ovary
0



pancreas
10



prostate
6



Thyroid
0



uterus
113

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





bladder
5.4e−01
6.0e−01
5.6e−01
1.8
6.8e−01
1.5


bone
6.3e−01
8.3e−01
1
1.0
7.0e−01
1.2


brain
8.1e−01
8.4e−01
9.8e−01
0.3
1
0.2


epithelial
2.5e−01
5.8e−01
1.9e−03
1.3
2.4e−01
0.9


general
4.0e−01
7.6e−01
1.0e−08
1.8
7.4e−04
1.2


head and neck
2.1e−01
3.3e−01
2.1e−01
4.3
5.6e−01
1.9


kidney
4.0e−01
4.4e−01
2.9e−04
8.5
2.3e−03
6.1


liver
2.9e−01
8.3e−01
1
0.3
1
0.1


lung
8.4e−01
9.0e−01
4.4e−02
1.1
5.6e−01
0.6


lymph nodes
5.8e−01
8.2e−01
4.9e−01
1.8
8.2e−01
0.9


breast
3.2e−01
3.7e−01
2.3e−01
2.1
5.7e−01
1.3


bone marrow
1
6.7e−01
1
1.0
5.3e−01
1.9


ovary
7.8e−03
7.0e−03
7.0e−04
7.5
4.9e−03
5.6


pancreas
2.3e−01
4.0e−01
1.2e−03
2.5
9.4e−03
1.8


prostate
9.7e−01
9.3e−01
1
0.8
7.4e−05
1.3


Thyroid
5.0e−01
5.0e−01
6.7e−01
1.5
6.7e−01
1.5


Uterus
2.4e−01
1.7e−01
6.5e−04
2.1
7.2e−02
1.3









As noted above, cluster HSCP2 features 12 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Ceruloplasmin precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) and CERU_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYL FSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDH YTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ NVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDK VKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAY YSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYS DHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHT VHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETT YTVLQNE corresponding to amino acids 1-1060 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1060 of HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GGTSM (SEQ ID NO: 1091) corresponding to amino acids 1061-1065 of HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GGTSM (SEQ ID NO: 1091) in HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












26
I ->
No


29
I ->
No


37
S -> P
No


47
V ->
No


54
I -> V
No


63
I ->
No


92
F -> S
No


117
Y -> N
No


148
K -> R
No


173
N ->
No


186
P ->
No


190
A ->
No


190
A -> G
No


213
I ->
No


218
V -> M
No


221
F ->
No


235
N -> D
No


253
F -> L
No


275
M -> T
No


286
F -> L
No


298
F -> S
No


305
T -> A
No


445
H -> Y
No


451
P -> A
No


477
P -> L
No


493
P ->
No


507
S -> P
No


535
L -> P
No


544
D -> E
Yes


584
V -> A
No


598
R -> K
Yes


607
V -> G
Yes


640
D -> G
No


660
F -> S
No


675
A ->
No


711
Q ->
No


727
F -> S
No


748
Q ->
No


759
Q ->
No


759
Q -> P
No


789
D -> N
No


927
E -> K
Yes


1040
C -> W
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 8 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 8







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





138
yes
138


762
yes
762


397
yes
397


358
yes
358









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application.


The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3444. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












63
A ->
No


201
G -> T
No


326
T ->
No


335
T ->
No


358
T -> C
No


360
T -> C
No


389
T ->
No


409
A -> G
No


437
T ->
No


524
T -> C
No


591
T -> C
No


598
T -> A
No


692
A -> G
No


768
T ->
No


807
A ->
No


807
A -> G
No


818
C ->
No


818
C -> G
No


837
T -> C
No


887
T ->
No


901
G -> A
No


910
T ->
No


952
A -> G
No


1006
T -> C
No


1053
A -> G
Yes


1073
T -> C
No


1107
T -> G
No


1142
T -> C
No


1162
A -> G
No


1284
A -> G
No


1287
C -> T
No


1353
G -> A
No


1582
C -> T
No


1600
C -> G
No


1617
G -> A
No


1679
C -> T
No


1728
A ->
No


1768
T -> C
No


1851
T -> C
No


1853
T -> C
No


1881
T -> A
Yes


1938
A -> G
No


2000
T -> C
No


2042
G -> A
Yes


2055
T -> C
No


2069
T -> G
Yes


2139
T -> C
No


2168
A -> G
No


2199
A -> C
Yes


2228
T -> C
No


2274
A ->
No


2364
C -> T
No


2381
A ->
No


2429
T -> C
No


2492
A ->
No


2525
A ->
No


2525
A -> C
No


2614
G -> A
No


3028
G -> A
Yes


3240
T -> C
No


3276
A -> G
No


3369
C -> G
No


5131
C -> A
Yes


6091
T ->
No


6106
A -> C
Yes


6366
G -> A
No


6564
G -> A
Yes









The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3444. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position




on nucleotide
Alternative
Previously


sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












63
A ->
No


201
G -> T
No


326
T ->
No


335
T ->
No


358
T -> C
No


360
T -> C
No


389
T ->
No


409
A -> G
No


437
T ->
No


524
T -> C
No


591
T -> C
No


598
T -> A
No


692
A -> G
No


768
T ->
No


807
A ->
No


807
A -> G
No


818
C ->
No


818
C -> G
No


837
T -> C
No


887
T ->
No


901
G -> A
No


910
T ->
No


952
A -> G
No


1006
T -> C
No


1053
A -> G
Yes


1073
T -> C
No


1107
T -> G
No


1142
T -> C
No


1162
A -> G
No


1284
A -> G
No


1287
C -> T
No


1353
G -> A
No


1582
C -> T
No


1600
C -> G
No


1617
G -> A
No


1679
C -> T
No


1728
A ->
No


1768
T -> C
No


1851
T -> C
No


1853
T -> C
No


1881
T -> A
Yes


1938
A -> G
No


2000
T -> C
No


2042
G -> A
Yes


2055
T -> C
No


2069
T -> G
Yes


2139
T -> C
No


2168
A -> G
No


2199
A -> C
Yes


2228
T -> C
No


2274
A ->
No


2364
C -> T
No


2381
A ->
No


2429
T -> C
No


2492
A ->
No


2525
A ->
No


2525
A -> C
No


2614
G -> A
No


3028
G -> A
Yes


3240
T -> C
No


3276
A -> G
No


3369
C -> G
No









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) and CERU_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYL FSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDH YTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ NVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDK VKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAY YSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYS DHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHT VHFHGHSFQYK corresponding to amino acids 1-1006 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1006 of HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KCFQEHLEFGYSTAM (SEQ ID NO: 1092) corresponding to amino acids 1007-1021 of HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KCFQEHLEFGYSTAM (SEQ ID NO: 1092) in HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












26
I ->
No


29
I ->
No


37
S -> P
No


47
V ->
No


54
I -> V
No


63
I ->
No


92
F -> S
No


117
Y -> N
No


148
K -> R
No


173
N ->
No


186
P ->
No


190
A ->
No


190
A -> G
No


213
I ->
No


218
V -> M
No


221
F ->
No


235
N -> D
No


253
F -> L
No


275
M -> T
No


286
F -> L
No


298
F -> S
No


305
T -> A
No


445
H -> Y
No


451
P -> A
No


477
P -> L
No


493
P ->
No


507
S -> P
No


535
L -> P
No


544
D -> E
Yes


584
V -> A
No


598
R -> K
Yes


607
V -> G
Yes


640
D -> G
No


660
F -> S
No


675
A ->
No


711
Q ->
No


727
F -> S
No


748
Q ->
No


759
Q ->
No


759
Q -> P
No


789
D -> N
No


927
E -> K
Yes


1020
A -> G
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 12 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 12







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





138
yes
138


762
yes
762


397
yes
397


358
yes
358









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3312. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 13 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












63
A ->
No


201
G -> T
No


326
T ->
No


335
T ->
No


358
T -> C
No


360
T -> C
No


389
T ->
No


409
A -> G
No


437
T ->
No


524
T -> C
No


591
T -> C
No


598
T -> A
No


692
A -> G
No


768
T ->
No


807
A ->
No


807
A -> G
No


818
C ->
No


818
C -> G
No


837
T -> C
No


887
T ->
No


901
G -> A
No


910
T ->
No


952
A -> G
No


1006
T -> C
No


1053
A -> G
Yes


1073
T -> C
No


1107
T -> G
No


1142
T -> C
No


1162
A -> G
No


1284
A -> G
No


1287
C -> T
No


1353
G -> A
No


1582
C -> T
No


1600
C -> G
No


1617
G -> A
No


1679
C -> T
No


1728
A ->
No


1768
T -> C
No


1851
T -> C
No


1853
T -> C
No


1881
T -> A
Yes


1938
A -> G
No


2000
T -> C
No


2042
G -> A
Yes


2055
T -> C
No


2069
T -> G
Yes


2139
T -> C
No


2168
A -> G
No


2199
A -> C
Yes


2228
T -> C
No


2274
A ->
No


2364
C -> T
No


2381
A ->
No


2429
T -> C
No


2492
A ->
No


2525
A ->
No


2525
A -> C
No


2614
G -> A
No


3028
G -> A
Yes


3240
T -> C
No


3308
C -> G
No


3880
T ->
No


3895
A -> C
Yes


4155
G -> A
No


4353
G -> A
Yes









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) and CERU_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMH corresponding to amino acids 1-621 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-621 of HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), a second amino acid sequence bridging amino acid sequence comprising of W, and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQRE WEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGIL GPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGA GTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENE SWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYL MGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHV TDHIHAGMETTYTVLQNEDTKSG corresponding to amino acids 694-1065 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 623-994 of HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise HWT having a structure as follows (numbering according to HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848)): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 621−x to 621; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 623+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 14, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 14







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












26
I ->
No


29
I ->
No


37
S -> P
No


47
V ->
No


54
I -> V
No


63
I ->
No


92
F -> S
No


117
Y -> N
No


148
K -> R
No


173
N ->
No


186
P ->
No


190
A ->
No


190
A -> G
No


213
I ->
No


218
V -> M
No


221
F ->
No


235
N -> D
No


253
F -> L
No


275
M -> T
No


286
F -> L
No


298
F -> S
No


305
T -> A
No


445
H -> Y
No


451
P -> A
No


477
P -> L
No


493
P ->
No


507
S -> P
No


535
L -> P
No


544
D -> E
Yes


584
V -> A
No


598
R -> K
Yes


607
V -> G
Yes


640
Q ->
No


656
F -> S
No


677
Q ->
No


688
Q ->
No


688
Q -> P
No


718
D -> N
No


856
E -> K
Yes


969
C -> W
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 15 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 15







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





138
yes
138


762
yes
691


397
yes
397


358
yes
358









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3231. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 16 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 16







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
know SNP?












63
A ->
No


201
G -> T
No


326
T ->
No


335
T ->
No


358
T -> C
No


360
T -> C
No


389
T ->
No


409
A -> G
No


437
T ->
No


524
T -> C
No


591
T -> C
No


598
T -> A
No


692
A -> G
No


768
T ->
No


807
A ->
No


807
A -> G
No


818
C ->
No


818
C -> G
No


837
T -> C
No


887
T ->
No


901
G -> A
No


910
T ->
No


952
A -> G
No


1006
T -> C
No


1053
A -> G
Yes


1073
T -> C
No


1107
T -> G
No


1142
T -> C
No


1162
A -> G
No


1284
A -> G
No


1287
C -> T
No


1353
G -> A
No


1582
C -> T
No


1600
C -> G
No


1617
G -> A
No


1679
C -> T
No


1728
A ->
No


1768
T -> C
No


1851
T -> C
No


1853
T -> C
No


1881
T -> A
Yes


1938
A -> G
No


2000
T -> C
No


2042
G -> A
Yes


2055
T -> C
No


2069
T -> G
Yes


2151
C -> T
No


2168
A ->
No


2216
T -> C
No


2279
A ->
No


2312
A ->
No


2312
A -> C
No


2401
G -> A
No


2815
G -> A
Yes


3027
T -> C
No


3063
A -> G
No


3156
C -> G
No


3728
T ->
No


3743
A -> C
Yes


4003
G -> A
No


4201
G -> A
Yes









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) and CERU_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYL FSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDH YTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ NVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDK VKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAY YSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYS DHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHT VHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETT YTVLQNE corresponding to amino acids 1-1060 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1060 of HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GEYPASSETHRRIWNVIYPITVSVIILFQISTKE (SEQ ID NO: 1093) corresponding to amino acids 1061-1094 of HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GEYPASSETHRRIWNVIYPITVSVIILFQISTKE (SEQ ID NO: 1093) in HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 17, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 17







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












26
I ->
No


29
I ->
No


37
S -> P
No


47
V ->
No


54
I -> V
No


63
I ->
No


92
F -> S
No


117
Y -> N
No


148
K -> R
No


173
N ->
No


186
P ->
No


190
A ->
No


190
A -> G
No


213
I ->
No


218
V -> M
No


221
F ->
No


235
N -> D
No


253
F -> L
No


275
M -> T
No


286
F -> L
No


298
F -> S
No


305
T -> A
No


445
H -> Y
No


451
P -> A
No


477
P -> L
No


493
P ->
No


507
S -> P
No


535
L -> P
No


544
D -> E
Yes


584
V -> A
No


598
R -> K
Yes


607
V -> G
Yes


640
D -> G
No


660
F -> S
No


675
A ->
No


711
Q ->
No


727
F -> S
No


748
Q ->
No


759
Q ->
No


759
Q -> P
No


789
D -> N
No


927
E -> K
Yes


1040
C -> W
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 18 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 18







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





138
yes
138


762
yes
762


397
yes
397


358
yes
358









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3531. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 19 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 19







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












63
A ->
No


201
G -> T
No


326
T ->
No


335
T ->
No


358
T -> C
No


360
T -> C
No


389
T ->
No


409
A -> G
No


437
T ->
No


524
T -> C
No


591
T -> C
No


598
T -> A
No


692
A -> G
No


768
T ->
No


807
A ->
No


807
A -> G
No


818
C ->
No


818
C -> G
No


837
T -> C
No


887
T ->
No


901
G -> A
No


910
T ->
No


952
A -> G
No


1006
T -> C
No


1053
A -> G
Yes


1073
T -> C
No


1107
T -> G
No


1142
T -> C
No


1162
A -> G
No


1284
A -> G
No


1287
C -> T
No


1353
G -> A
No


1582
C -> T
No


1600
C -> G
No


1617
G -> A
No


1679
C -> T
No


1728
A ->
No


1768
T -> C
No


1851
T -> C
No


1853
T -> C
No


1881
T -> A
Yes


1938
A -> G
No


2000
T -> C
No


2042
G -> A
Yes


2055
T -> C
No


2069
T -> G
Yes


2139
T -> C
No


2168
A -> G
No


2199
A -> C
Yes


2228
T -> C
No


2274
A ->
No


2364
C -> T
No


2381
A ->
No


2429
T -> C
No


2492
A ->
No


2525
A ->
No


2525
A -> C
No


2614
G -> A
No


3028
G -> A
Yes


3240
T -> C
No


3276
A -> G
No


3369
C -> G
No


3623
T ->
Yes


3828
G -> T
No


3978
T ->
No


3979
C ->
No









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) and CERU_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYL FSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDH YTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ corresponding to amino acids 1-761 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-761 of HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence K corresponding to amino acids 762-762 of HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 20, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 20







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












26
I ->
No


29
I ->
No


37
S -> P
No


47
V ->
No


54
I -> V
No


63
I ->
No


92
F -> S
No


117
Y -> N
No


148
K -> R
No


173
N ->
No


186
P ->
No


190
A ->
No


190
A -> G
No


213
I ->
No


218
V -> M
No


221
F ->
No


235
N -> D
No


253
F -> L
No


275
M -> T
No


286
F -> L
No


298
F -> S
No


305
T -> A
No


445
H -> Y
No


451
P -> A
No


477
P -> L
No


493
P ->
No


507
S -> P
No


535
L -> P
No


544
D -> E
Yes


584
V -> A
No


598
R -> K
Yes


607
V -> G
Yes


640
D -> G
No


660
F -> S
No


675
A ->
No


711
Q ->
No


727
F -> S
No


748
Q ->
No


759
Q ->
No


759
Q -> P
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 21 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 21







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





138
yes
138


762
no


397
yes
397


358
yes
358









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 2535. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 22 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 22







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












63
A ->
No


201
G -> T
No


326
T ->
No


335
T ->
No


358
T -> C
No


360
T -> C
No


389
T ->
No


409
A -> G
No


437
T ->
No


524
T -> C
No


591
T -> C
No


598
T -> A
No


692
A -> G
No


768
T ->
No


807
A ->
No


807
A -> G
No


818
C ->
No


818
C -> G
No


837
T -> C
No


887
T ->
No


901
G -> A
No


910
T ->
No


952
A -> G
No


1006
T -> C
No


1053
A -> G
Yes


1073
T -> C
No


1107
T -> G
No


1142
T -> C
No


1162
A -> G
No


1284
A -> G
No


1287
C -> T
No


1353
G -> A
No


1582
C -> T
No


1600
C -> G
No


1617
G -> A
No


1679
C -> T
No


1728
A ->
No


1768
T -> C
No


1851
T -> C
No


1853
T -> C
No


1881
T -> A
Yes


1938
A -> G
No


2000
T -> C
No


2042
G -> A
Yes


2055
T -> C
No


2069
T -> G
Yes


2139
T -> C
No


2168
A -> G
No


2199
A -> C
Yes


2228
T -> C
No


2274
A ->
No


2364
C -> T
No


2381
A ->
No


2429
T -> C
No


2492
A ->
No


2525
A ->
No


2525
A -> C
No


2565
A ->
No


2676
G -> A
No


3195
T -> A
Yes


3482
G -> A
Yes


3542
A -> G
No


3975
G -> A
No









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) and CERU_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYL FSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDH YTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ NVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDK VKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAY YSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYS DHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHT VHFHGHSFQYKH corresponding to amino acids 1-1007 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1007 of HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLRLTGEYGM (SEQ ID NO: 1094) corresponding to amino acids 1008-1017 of HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLRLTGEYGM (SEQ ID NO: 1094) in HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 23 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 23







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












26
I −>
No


29
I −>
No


37
S −> P
No


47
V −>
No


54
I −> V
No


63
I −>
No


92
F −> S
No


117
Y −> N
No


148
K −> R
No


173
N −>
No


186
P −>
No


190
A −> G
No


190
A −>
No


213
I −>
No


218
V −> M
No


221
F −>
No


235
N −> D
No


253
F −> L
No


275
M −> T
No


286
F −> L
No


298
F −> S
No


305
T −> A
No


445
H −> Y
No


451
P −> A
No


477
P −> L
No


493
P −>
No


507
S −> P
No


535
L −> P
No


544
D −> E
Yes


584
V −> A
No


598
R −> K
Yes


607
V −> G
Yes


640
D −> G
No


660
F −> S
No


675
A −>
No


711
Q −>
No


727
F −> S
No


748
Q −>
No


759
Q −>
No


759
Q −> P
No


789
D −> N
No


927
E −> K
Yes









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 24 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 24







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





138
yes
138


762
yes
762


397
yes
397


358
yes
358









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3300. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 25 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 25







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












63
A ->
No


201
G -> T
No


326
T ->
No


335
T ->
No


358
T -> C
No


360
T -> C
No


389
T ->
No


409
A -> G
No


437
T ->
No


524
T -> C
No


591
T -> C
No


598
T -> A
No


692
A -> G
No


768
T ->
No


807
A ->
No


807
A -> G
No


818
C ->
No


818
C -> G
No


837
T -> C
No


887
T ->
No


901
G -> A
No


910
T ->
No


952
A -> G
No


1006
T -> C
No


1053
A -> G
Yes


1073
T -> C
No


1107
T -> G
No


1142
T -> C
No


1162
A -> G
No


1284
A -> G
No


1287
C -> T
No


1353
G -> A
No


1582
C -> T
No


1600
C -> G
No


1617
G -> A
No


1679
C -> T
No


1728
A ->
No


1768
T -> C
No


1851
T -> C
No


1853
T -> C
No


1881
T -> A
Yes


1938
A -> G
No


2000
T -> C
No


2042
G -> A
Yes


2055
T -> C
No


2069
T -> G
Yes


2139
T -> C
No


2168
A -> G
No


2199
A -> C
Yes


2228
T -> C
No


2274
A ->
No


2364
C -> T
No


2381
A ->
No


2429
T -> C
No


2492
A ->
No


2525
A ->
No


2525
A -> C
No


2614
G -> A
No


3028
G -> A
Yes


3240
T -> C
No


3448
T ->
Yes


3653
G -> T
No


3803
T ->
No


3804
C ->
No









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) and CERU_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYL FSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDH YTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ NVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDK VKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAY YSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYS DHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHT VHFHGHSFQYK corresponding to amino acids 1-1006 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1006 of HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GSL corresponding to amino acids 1007-1009 of HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 26, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 26







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












26
I ->
No


29
I ->
No


37
S -> P
No


47
V ->
No


54
I -> V
No


63
I ->
No


92
F -> S
No


117
Y -> N
No


148
K -> R
No


173
N ->
No


186
P ->
No


190
A ->
No


190
A -> G
No


213
I ->
No


218
V -> M
No


221
F ->
No


235
N -> D
No


253
F -> L
No


275
M -> T
No


286
F -> L
No


298
F -> S
No


305
T -> A
No


445
H -> Y
No


451
P -> A
No


477
P -> L
No


493
P ->
No


507
S -> P
No


535
L -> P
No


544
D -> E
Yes


584
V -> A
No


598
R -> K
Yes


607
V -> G
Yes


640
D -> G
No


660
F -> S
No


675
A ->
No


711
Q ->
No


727
F -> S
No


748
Q ->
No


759
Q ->
No


759
Q -> P
No


789
D -> N
No


927
E -> K
Yes


1008
S -> G
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 27 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 27







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





138
yes
138


762
yes
762


397
yes
397


358
yes
358









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3276. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 28 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 28







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












63
A ->
No


201
G -> T
No


326
T ->
No


335
T ->
No


358
T -> C
No


360
T -> C
No


389
T ->
No


409
A -> G
No


437
T ->
No


524
T -> C
No


591
T -> C
No


598
T -> A
No


692
A -> G
No


768
T ->
No


807
A ->
No


807
A -> G
No


818
C ->
No


818
C -> G
No


837
T -> C
No


887
T ->
No


901
G -> A
No


910
T ->
No


952
A -> G
No


1006
T -> C
No


1053
A -> G
Yes


1073
T -> C
No


1107
T -> G
No


1142
T -> C
No


1162
A -> G
No


1284
A -> G
No


1287
C -> T
No


1353
G -> A
No


1582
C -> T
No


1600
C -> G
No


1617
G -> A
No


1679
C -> T
No


1728
A ->
No


1768
T -> C
No


1851
T -> C
No


1853
T -> C
No


1881
T -> A
Yes


1938
A -> G
No


2000
T -> C
No


2042
G -> A
Yes


2055
T -> C
No


2069
T -> G
Yes


2139
T -> C
No


2168
A -> G
No


2199
A -> C
Yes


2228
T -> C
No


2274
A ->
No


2364
C -> T
No


2381
A ->
No


2429
T -> C
No


2492
A ->
No


2525
A ->
No


2525
A -> C
No


2614
G -> A
No


3028
G -> A
Yes


3240
T -> C
No


3271
A -> G
No


3364
C -> G
No









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)2 according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)2 and CERU_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)2, comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHE corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), a second amino acid sequence bridging amino acid sequence comprising of A, and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to VNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFP ATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHY YIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTN RKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNY NPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLI GPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDE DFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWR GERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDS TFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVV YRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTE SSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRR PYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAI NGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVF DIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETTYTVLQNEDTKSG corresponding to amino acids 262-1065 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 133-936 of HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EAV having a structure as follows (numbering according to HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853)): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 131−x to 131; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 133+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 29, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 29







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












26
I ->
No


29
I ->
No


37
S -> P
No


47
V ->
No


54
I -> V
No


63
I ->
No


92
F -> S
No


117
Y -> N
No


146
M -> T
No


157
F -> L
No


169
F -> S
No


176
T -> A
No


316
H -> Y
No


322
P -> A
No


348
P -> L
No


364
P ->
No


378
S -> P
No


406
L -> P
No


415
D -> E
Yes


455
V -> A
No


469
R -> K
Yes


478
V -> G
Yes


511
D -> G
No


531
F -> S
No


546
A ->
No


582
Q ->
No


598
F -> S
No


619
Q ->
No


630
Q -> P
No


630
Q ->
No


660
D -> N
No


798
E -> K
Yes


911
C -> W
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 30 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 30







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





138
no



762
yes
633


397
yes
268


358
yes
229









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3057. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 31 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 31







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












63
A ->
No


201
G -> T
No


326
T ->
No


335
T ->
No


358
T -> C
No


360
T -> C
No


389
T ->
No


409
A -> G
No


437
T ->
No


524
T -> C
No


591
T -> C
No


598
T -> A
No


666
A -> G
Yes


686
T -> C
No


720
T -> G
No


755
T -> C
No


775
A -> G
No


897
A -> G
No


900
C -> T
No


966
G -> A
No


1195
C -> T
No


1213
C -> G
No


1230
G -> A
No


1292
C -> T
No


1341
A ->
No


1381
T -> C
No


1464
T -> C
No


1466
T -> C
No


1494
T -> A
Yes


1551
A -> G
No


1613
T -> C
No


1655
G -> A
Yes


1668
T -> C
No


1682
T -> G
Yes


1752
T -> C
No


1781
A -> G
No


1812
A -> C
Yes


1841
T -> C
No


1887
A ->
No


1977
C -> T
No


1994
A ->
No


2042
T -> C
No


2105
A ->
No


2138
A ->
No


2138
A -> C
No


2227
G -> A
No


2641
G -> A
Yes


2853
T -> C
No


2889
A -> G
No


2982
C -> G
No


3554
T ->
No


3569
A -> C
Yes


3829
G -> A
No


4027
G -> A
Yes









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) and CERU_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MPLTMGKRNLFLLTP (SEQ ID NO: 1095) corresponding to amino acids 1-15 of HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to VNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFP ATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHY YIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTN RKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNY NPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLI GPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDE DFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWR GERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDS TFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVV YRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTE SSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRR PYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAI NGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVF DIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETTYTVLQNEDTKSG corresponding to amino acids 262-1065 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 16-819 of HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MPLTMGKRNLFLLTP (SEQ ID NO: 1095) of HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because one of the two signal-peptide prediction programs (HMM:Non-secretory protein,NN:YES) predicts that this protein has a signal peptide.


Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 32, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 32







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












3
L -> P
No


13
L ->
No


29
M -> T
No


40
F -> L
No


52
F -> S
No


59
T -> A
No


199
H -> Y
No


205
P -> A
No


231
P -> L
No


247
P ->
No


261
S -> P
No


289
L -> P
No


298
D -> E
Yes


338
V -> A
No


352
R -> K
Yes


361
V -> G
Yes


394
D -> G
No


414
F -> S
No


429
A ->
No


465
Q ->
No


481
F -> S
No


502
Q ->
No


513
Q -> P
No


513
Q ->
No


543
D -> N
No


681
E -> K
Yes


794
C -> W
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 33 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 33







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





138
no



762
yes
516


397
yes
151


358
yes
112









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 353 and ends at position 2809. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 34 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 34







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












63
A −>
No


201
G −> T
No


326
T −>
No


335
T −>
No


358
T −> C
No


360
T −> C
No


389
T −>
No


418
A −> G
Yes


438
T −> C
No


472
T −> G
No


507
T −> C
No


527
A −> G
No


649
A −> G
No


652
C −> T
No


718
G −> A
No


947
C −> T
No


965
C −> G
No


982
G −> A
No


1044
C −> T
No


1093
A −>
No


1133
T −> C
No


1216
T −> C
No


1218
T −> C
No


1246
T −> A
Yes


1303
A −> G
No


1365
T −> C
No


1407
G −> A
Yes


1420
T −> C
No


1434
T −> G
Yes


1504
T −> C
No


1533
A −> G
No


1564
A −> C
Yes


1593
T −> C
No


1639
A −>
No


1729
C −> T
No


1746
A −>
No


1794
T −> C
No


1857
A −>
No


1890
A −>
No


1890
A −> C
No


1979
G −> A
No


2393
G −> A
Yes


2605
T −> C
No


2641
A −> G
No


2734
C −> G
No


3306
T −>
No


3321
A −> C
Yes


3581
G −> A
No


3779
G −> A
Yes









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) and CERU_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTY CSEPEKVDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVH AAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFF QVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQG TTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAY PLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNAD PVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENES LLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMH corresponding to amino acids 1-621 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-621 of HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence CKYCIIHQSTKLF (SEQ ID NO: 1096) corresponding to amino acids 622-634 of HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence CKYCIIHQSTKLF (SEQ ID NO: 1096) in HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 35, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 35







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












26
I −>
No


29
I −>
No


37
S −> P
No


47
V −>
No


54
I −> V
No


63
I −>
No


92
F −> S
No


117
Y −> N
No


148
K −> R
No


173
N −>
No


186
P −>
No


190
A −> G
No


190
A −>
No


213
I −>
No


218
V −> M
No


221
F −>
No


235
N −> D
No


253
F −> L
No


275
M −> T
No


286
F −> L
No


298
F −> S
No


305
T −> A
No


445
H −> Y
No


451
P −> A
No


477
P −> L
No


493
P −>
No


507
S −> P
No


535
L −> P
No


544
D −> E
Yes


584
V −> A
No


598
R −> K
Yes


607
V −> G
Yes









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 36 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 36







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?












138
yes
138


762
no


397
yes
397


358
yes
358









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 2151. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 37 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 37







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












63
A −>
No


201
G −> T
No


326
T −>
No


335
T −>
No


358
T −> C
No


360
T −> C
No


389
T −>
No


409
A −> G
No


437
T −>
No


524
T −> C
No


591
T −> C
No


598
T −> A
No


692
A −> G
No


768
T −>
No


807
A −>
No


807
A −> G
No


818
C −>
No


818
C −> G
No


837
T −> C
No


887
T −>
No


901
G −> A
No


910
T −>
No


952
A −> G
No


1006
T −> C
No


1053
A −> G
Yes


1073
T −> C
No


1107
T −> G
No


1142
T −> C
No


1162
A −> G
No


1284
A −> G
No


1287
C −> T
No


1353
G −> A
No


1582
C −> T
No


1600
C −> G
No


1617
G −> A
No


1679
C −> T
No


1728
A −>
No


1768
T −> C
No


1851
T −> C
No


1853
T −> C
No


1881
T −> A
Yes


1938
A −> G
No


2000
T −> C
No


2042
G −> A
Yes


2055
T −> C
No


2069
T −> G
Yes









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) and CERU_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEHSNIYLQNGPD RIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHS HGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIY HSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKK corresponding to amino acids 1-202 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-202 of HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GTSSPYCTCYMTKRQGQGSLSFKKKSSLLC (SEQ ID NO: 1097) corresponding to amino acids 203-232 of HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GTSSPYCTCYMTKRQGQGSLSFKKKSSLLC (SEQ ID NO: 1097) in HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 38, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 38







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












26
I −>
No


29
I −>
No


37
S −> P
No


47
V −>
No


54
I −> V
No


63
I −>
No


92
F −> S
No


117
Y −> N
No


148
K −> R
No


173
N −>
No


186
P −>
No


190
A −> G
No


190
A −>
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 39 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 39







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





138
yes
138


762
no


397
no


358
no









Variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 945. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 40 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 40







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












63
A −>
No


201
G −> T
No


326
T −>
No


335
T −>
No


358
T −> C
No


360
T −> C
No


389
T −>
No


409
A −> G
No


437
T −>
No


524
T −> C
No


591
T −> C
No


598
T −> A
No


692
A −> G
No


768
T −>
No


807
A −>
No


807
A −> G
No


818
C −>
No


818
C −> G
No


837
T −> C
No


1099
T −> A
Yes









As noted above, cluster HSCP2 features 50 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 795) according to the present invention is supported by 53 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792), HSCP2_PEA1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 41







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
1
395


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
1
395


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
1
395


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
1
395


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
1
395


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
1
395


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
1
395


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
1
395


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
1
395


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
1
395


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T45
1
395


(SEQ ID NO:793)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
1
395


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 796) according to the present invention is supported by 53 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792), HSCP2_PEA1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 42







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
396
587


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
396
587


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
396
587


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
396
587


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
396
587


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
396
587


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
396
587


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
396
587


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
396
587


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T45
396
587


(SEQ ID NO:793)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
396
587


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 797) according to the present invention is supported by 63 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792), HSCP2_PEA1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 43







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
644
830


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
644
830


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
644
830


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
644
830


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
644
830


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
644
830


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
644
830


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
644
830


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T45
644
830


(SEQ ID NO:793)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
644
830


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 798) according to the present invention is supported by 3 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 44







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T45
857
1634


(SEQ ID NO:793)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node10 (SEQ ID NO: 799) according to the present invention is supported by 57 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 45 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 45







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
857
1030


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
857
1030


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
857
1030


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
857
1030


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
857
1030


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
857
1030


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
857
1030


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_134
857
1030


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
857
1030


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node14 (SEQ ID NO: 800) according to the present invention is supported by 49 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 46 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 46







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
1089
1236


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
1089
1236


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
1089
1236


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
1089
1236


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
1089
1236


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
1089
1236


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
1089
1236


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
702
849


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
454
601


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
1089
1236


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
1089
1236


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 801) according to the present invention is supported by 58 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 47 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 47







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
1458
1597


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
1458
1597


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
1458
1597


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
1458
1597


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
1458
1597


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
1458
1597


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
1458
1597


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
1071
1210


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
823
962


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
1458
1597


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
1458
1597


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 802) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 48 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 48







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
1598
1750


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
1598
1750


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
1598
1750


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
1598
1750


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
1598
1750


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
1598
1750


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
1598
1750


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
1211
1363


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
963
1115


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
1598
1750


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
1598
1750


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node29 (SEQ ID NO: 803) according to the present invention is supported by 64 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 49 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 49







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
1751
1962


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
1751
1962


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
1751
1962


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
1751
1962


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
1751
1962


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
1751
1962


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
1751
1962


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
1364
1575


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
1116
1327


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
1751
1962


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
1751
1962


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node31 (SEQ ID NO: 804) according to the present invention is supported by 72 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 50 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 50







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
1963
2113


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
1963
2113


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
1963
2113


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
1963
2113


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
1963
2113


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
1963
2113


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
1963
2113


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
1576
1726


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
1328
1478


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
1963
2113


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
1963
2113


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node32 (SEQ ID NO: 805) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792). Table 51 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 51







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
2114
2246


(SEQ ID NO:792)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node34 (SEQ ID NO: 806) according to the present invention is supported by 65 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 52 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 52







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
2114
2326


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
2114
2326


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
2114
2326


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
2114
2326


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
2114
2326


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
2114
2326


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
1727
1939


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
1479
1691


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
2114
2326


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node52 (SEQ ID NO: 807) according to the present invention is supported by 8 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787). Table 53 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 53







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
2866
4061


(SEQ ID NO:787)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node58 (SEQ ID NO: 808) according to the present invention is supported by 89 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 54 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 54







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
2911
3127


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
2911
3127


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
2698
2914


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
2911
3127


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
2911
3127


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
2911
3127


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2524
2740


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
2276
2492


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
2911
3127


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node72 (SEQ ID NO: 809) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 55 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 55







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
3431
3636


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
3431
3636


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node73 (SEQ ID NO: 810) according to the present invention is supported by 28 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783). Table 56 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 56







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
3637
5580


(SEQ ID NO:783)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node74 (SEQ ID NO: 811) according to the present invention is supported by 86 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 57 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 57







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T14
5581
5882


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
3370
3671


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
3218
3519


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
3426
3568


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
3044
3345


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
2796
3097


(SEQ ID NO:791)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node76 (SEQ ID NO: 812) according to the present invention is supported by 69 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 58 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 58







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
5936
6215


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
3725
4004


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
3573
3852


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
3399
3678


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
3151
3430


(SEQ ID NO:791)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node78 (SEQ ID NO: 813) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 59 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 59







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
6270
6494


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
4059
4283


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
3907
4131


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
3733
3957


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
3485
3709


(SEQ ID NO:791)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node80 (SEQ ID NO: 814) according to the present invention is supported by 59 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 60 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 60







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
6549
6807


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
4338
4596


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
4186
4444


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
4012
4270


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
3764
4022


(SEQ ID NO:791)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node84 (SEQ ID NO. 815) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786) and HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788). Table 61 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 61







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
3548
4013


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
3373
3838


(SEQ ID NO:788)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 816) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792), HSCP2_PEA1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 62 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 62







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
588
643


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
588
643


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
588
643


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
588
643


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
588
643


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
588
643


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
588
643


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
588
643


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
588
643


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T45
588
643


(SEQ ID NO:793)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
588
643


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 817) according to the present invention is supported by 56 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792), HSCP2_PEA1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 63 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 63







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
831
856


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
831
856


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
831
856


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
831
856


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
831
856


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
831
856


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
831
856


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
831
856


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T45
831
856


(SEQ ID NO:793)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
831
856


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node13 (SEQ ID NO: 818) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 64 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 64







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
1031
1088


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
1031
1088


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
1031
1088


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
1031
1088


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
1031
1088


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
1031
1088


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
1031
1088


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
644
701


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
396
453


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
1031
1088


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
1031
1088


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 819) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 65 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 65







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
1237
1272


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
1237
1272


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
1237
1272


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
1237
1272


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
1237
1272


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
1237
1272


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
1237
1272


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
850
885


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
602
637


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
1237
1272


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
1237
1272


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 820) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 66 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 66







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
1273
1285


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
1273
1285


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
1273
1285


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
1273
1285


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
1273
1285


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
1273
1285


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
1273
1285


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
886
898


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
638
650


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
1273
1285


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
1273
1285


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node18 (SEQ ID NO: 821) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 67 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 67







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
1286
1308


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
1286
1308


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
1286
1308


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
1286
1308


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
1286
1308


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
1286
1308


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
1286
1308


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
899
921


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
651
673


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
1286
1308


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
1286
1308


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node20 (SEQ ID NO: 822) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 68 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 68







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
1309
1374


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
1309
1374


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
1309
1374


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
1309
1374


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
1309
1374


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
1309
1374


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
1309
1374


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
922
987


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
674
739


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
1309
1374


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
1309
1374


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 823) according to the present invention is supported by 49 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 69 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 69







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
1375
1457


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
1375
1457


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
1375
1457


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
1375
1457


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
1375
1457


(SEQ ID NO:787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
1375
1457


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
1375
1457


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
988
1070


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
740
822


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T34
1375
1457


(SEQ ID NO:792)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
1375
1457


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node37 (SEQ ID NO: 824) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 70 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 70







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
2327
2368


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
2327
2368


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
2114
2155


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
2327
2368


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
2327
2368


(SEQ ID NO: 787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
2327
2368


(SEQ ID NO: 788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
2327
2368


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
1940
1981


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
1692
1733


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
2327
2368


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node38 (SEQ ID NO: 825) according to the present invention is supported by 59 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 71 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 71







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
2369
2442


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
2369
2442


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
2156
2229


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
2369
2442


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
2369
2442


(SEQ ID NO: 787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
2369
2442


(SEQ ID NO: 788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
2369
2442


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
1982
2055


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
1734
1807


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
2369
2442


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node39 (SEQ ID NO: 826) according to the present invention is supported by 57 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 72 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 72







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
2443
2505


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
2443
2505


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
2230
2292


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
2443
2505


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
2443
2505


(SEQ ID NO: 787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
2443
2505


(SEQ ID NO: 788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
2443
2505


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2056
2118


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
1808
1870


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
2443
2505


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node41 (SEQ ID NO: 827) according to the present invention is supported by 60 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 73 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 73







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
2506
2534


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
2506
2534


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
2293
2321


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
2506
2534


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
2506
2534


(SEQ ID NO: 787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
2506
2534


(SEQ ID NO: 788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
2506
2534


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2119
2147


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
1871
1899


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
2506
2534


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node42 (SEQ ID NO: 828) according to the present invention is supported by 18 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787). Table 74 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 74







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
2535
2596


(SEQ ID NO: 787)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node46 (SEQ ID NO: 829) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 75 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 75







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
2535
2559


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
2535
2559


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
2322
2346


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
2535
2559


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
2597
2621


(SEQ ID NO: 787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
2535
2559


(SEQ ID NO: 788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
2535
2559


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2148
2172


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
1900
1924


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
2535
2559


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node47 (SEQ ID NO: 830) according to the present invention is supported by 59 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 76 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 76







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
2560
2674


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
2560
2674


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
2347
2461


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
2560
2674


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
2622
2736


(SEQ ID NO: 787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
2560
2674


(SEQ ID NO: 788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
2560
2674


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2173
2287


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
1925
2039


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
2560
2674


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node50 (SEQ ID NO: 831) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 77 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 77







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
2675
2731


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
2675
2731


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
2462
2518


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
2675
2731


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
2737
2793


(SEQ ID NO: 787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
2675
2731


(SEQ ID NO: 788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
2675
2731


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2288
2344


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
2040
2096


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
2675
2731


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node51 (SEQ ID NO: 832) according to the present invention is supported by 58 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 78 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 78







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
2732
2803


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
2732
2803


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
2519
2590


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
2732
2803


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T22
2794
2865


(SEQ ID NO: 787)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
2732
2803


(SEQ ID NO: 788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
2732
2803


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2345
2416


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
2097
2168


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
2732
2803


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node55 (SEQ ID NO: 833) according to the present invention is supported by 65 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 79 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 79







Segment location on transcripts









Transcript
Segment
Segment


name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
2804
2880


(SEQ ID NO:783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
2804
2880


(SEQ ID NO:784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
2591
2667


(SEQ ID NO:785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
2804
2880


(SEQ ID NO:786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
2804
2880


(SEQ ID NO:788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
2804
2880


(SEQ ID NO:789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2417
2493


(SEQ ID NO:790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
2169
2245


(SEQ ID NO:791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
2804
2880


(SEQ ID NO:794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node56 (SEQ ID NO: 834) according to the present invention is supported by 58 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 80 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 80







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
2881
2910


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
2881
2910


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
2668
2697


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
2881
2910


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
2881
2910


(SEQ ID NO: 788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
2881
2910


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2494
2523


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
2246
2275


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
2881
2910


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node60 (SEQ ID NO: 835) according to the present invention is supported by 90 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 81 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 81







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
3128
3234


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
3128
3234


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
2915
3021


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
3128
3234


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
3128
3234


(SEQ ID NO: 788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
3128
3234


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2741
2847


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
2493
2599


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
3128
3234


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node61 (SEQ ID NO: 836) according to the present invention is supported by 81 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 82 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 82







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
3235
3267


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
3235
3267


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
3022
3054


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
3235
3267


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
3235
3267


(SEQ ID NO: 788)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
3235
3267


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2848
2880


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
2600
2632


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
3235
3267


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node67 (SEQ ID NO: 837) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 83 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 83







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
3268
3272


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
3055
3059


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
3268
3272


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2881
2885


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
2633
2637


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
3268
3272


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node68 (SEQ ID NO: 838) according to the present invention is supported by 88 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 84 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 84







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
3273
3328


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
3060
3115


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
3273
3328


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
3268
3323


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2886
2941


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
2638
2693


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
3273
3328


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node69 (SEQ ID NO: 839) according to the present invention is supported by 96 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 85 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 85







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
3329
3430


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
3268
3369


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
3116
3217


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
3329
3430


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T25
3324
3425


(SEQ ID NO: 789)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
2942
3043


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
2694
2795


(SEQ ID NO: 791)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T50
3329
3430


(SEQ ID NO: 794)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node70 (SEQ ID NO: 840) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786). Table 86 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 86







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
3431
3442


(SEQ ID NO: 786)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node75 (SEQ ID NO: 841) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 87 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 87







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
5883
5935


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
3672
3724


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
3520
3572


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
3346
3398


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
3098
3150


(SEQ ID NO: 791)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node77 (SEQ ID NO: 842) according to the present invention is supported by 47 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 88 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 88







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
6216
6269


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
4005
4058


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
3853
3906


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
3679
3732


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
3431
3484


(SEQ ID NO: 791)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node79 (SEQ ID NO: 843) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 89 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 89







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T4
6495
6548


(SEQ ID NO: 783)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T13
4284
4337


(SEQ ID NO: 784)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T19
4132
4185


(SEQ ID NO: 785)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T31
3958
4011


(SEQ ID NO: 790)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T33
3710
3763


(SEQ ID NO: 791)









Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA1_node82 (SEQ ID NO: 844) according to the present invention is supported by 38 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786) and HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788). Table 90 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 90







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSCP2_PEA_1_T20
3443
3547


(SEQ ID NO: 786)


HSCP2_PEA_1_T23
3268
3372


(SEQ ID NO: 788)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) x CERU_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 10630.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1060 Total


      length: 1060


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) x CERU_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 10079.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1006 Total


      length: 1006


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) x CERU_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 9832.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 994 Total


      length: 1065


      Matching Percent Similarity: 99.90 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.90
    • Total Percent Similarity: 93.24 Total Percent


      Identity: 93.24
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) x CERU_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 10630.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1060 Total


      length: 1060


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) x CERU_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 7636.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 761 Total


      length: 761


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) x CERU_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 10092.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1007 Total


      length: 1007


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) x CERU_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 10079.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1006 Total


      length: 1006


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)2 x CERU_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 9277.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 936 Total


      length: 1065


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.89
    • Total Percent Similarity: 87.89 Total Percent


      Identity: 87.79
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)4 x CERU_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 8074.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 804 Total


      length: 804


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)5 x CERU_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 6196.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 621 Total


      length: 621


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) x CERU_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2003.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 202 Total


      length: 202


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER HUMTEN

Cluster HUMTEN features 19 transcript(s) and 57 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
857



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
858



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
859



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
860



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
861



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
862



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
863



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
864



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
865



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
866



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
867



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
868



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
869



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
870



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
871



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
872



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
873



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
874



HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41
875

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_0
876



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_2
877



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_5
878



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_6
879



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_11
880



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_12
881



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_16
882



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_19
883



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_23
884



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_27
885



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_28
886



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_30
887



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_32
888



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_33
889



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_35
890



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_38
891



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_40
892



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_42
893



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_43
894



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_44
895



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_45
896



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_46
897



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_47
898



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_49
899



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_51
900



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_56
901



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_65
902



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_71
903



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_73
904



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_76
905



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_79
906



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_83
907



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_89
908



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_7
909



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_8
910



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_9
911



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_14
912



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_17
913



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_21
914



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_22
915



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_25
916



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_36
917



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_53
918



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_54
919



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_57
920



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_61
921



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_62
922



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_67
923



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_68
924



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_69
925



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_70
926



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_72
927



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_84
928



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_85
929



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_86
930



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_87
931



HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_88
932

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest











Corresponding


Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:
Transcript(s)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_P5
934
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4




(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P6
935
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5




(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P7
936
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6




(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P8
937
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7




(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P10
938
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11




(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P11
939
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14




(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P13
940
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16




(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P14
941
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17




(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P15
942
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18




(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P16
943
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19




(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P17
944
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20




(SEQ ID NO. 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P20
945
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23




(SEQ ID NO: 868)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P26
946
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32




(SEQ ID NO: 869)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P27
947
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35




(SEQ ID NO: 870)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P28
948
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36




(SEQ ID NO: 871)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P29
949
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37




(SEQ ID NO: 872)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P30
950
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39




(SEQ ID NO: 873)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P31
951
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40




(SEQ ID NO: 874)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_P32
952
HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41




(SEQ ID NO: 875)









These sequences are variants of the known protein Tenascin precursor (SwissProt accession identifier TENA_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms TN; Hexabrachion; Cytotactin; Neuronectin; GMEM; JI; Miotendinous antigen; Glioma-associated-extracellular matrix antigen; GP 150-225; Tenascin-C; TN-C), SEQ ID NO: 933, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Tenascin precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): SAM (substrate-adhesion molecule) that appears to inhibit cell migration. May play a role in supporting the growth of epithelial tumors. Is a ligand for integrins alpha-8/beta-1, alpha-9/beta-1, alpha-v/beta-3 and alpha-v/beta-6. The sequence for protein Tenascin precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Tenascin precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP position(s) on



amino acid sequence
Comment











2008
Q −> E



(in dbSNP:13321)./FTId = VAR_014665.


244
Missing


370
L −> V


539
Q −> R


680
Q −> R


1066
R −> H


1600-1608
SGFTQGHQT −> LWLHPRASN


1677
L −> I


2054
F −> FLH


2055
W −> L


2140-2143
YKGA −> TRG









Protein Tenascin precursor localization is believed to be secreted; extracellular matrix.


It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: DNA antagonist. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Anticancer; antibody.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: cell adhesion, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; cell adhesion receptor; ligand binding or carrier; protein binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular matrix, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster HUMTEN can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 37 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 37 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues, ovarian carcinoma, pancreas carcinoma and skin malignancies.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














adrenal
0



bladder
82



bone
867



brain
41



colon
154



epithelial
87



general
83



head and neck
20



kidney
123



lung
97



lymph nodes
37



breast
96



muscle
7



ovary
0



pancreas
10



prostate
38



skin
32



stomach
146



Thyroid
0



uterus
195

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





adrenal
4.2e−01
4.6e−01
2.1e−01
3.4
2.9e−01
2.7


bladder
2.8e−01
4.2e−01
3.5e−01
1.6
6.0e−01
1.1


bone
4.7e−01
7.4e−01
3.2e−01
0.3
9.8e−01
0.4


brain
5.5e−02
8.0e−02
1.7e−06
2.3
5.1e−04
1.5


colon
6.5e−01
7.6e−01
9.4e−01
0.5
9.8e−01
0.4


epithelial
2.4e−02
4.2e−01
4.2e−03
1.3
7.5e−01
0.8


general
8.7e−05
3.2e−02
1.8e−09
1.7
2.1e−02
1.1


head and neck
2.3e−01
4.0e−01
9.9e−02
3.5
4.2e−01
1.6


kidney
7.0e−01
8.2e−01
6.2e−01
1.0
8.8e−01
0.6


lung
5.1e−01
6.5e−01
1.5e−01
1.5
3.2e−01
1.1


lymph nodes
3.3e−01
7.6e−01
3.2e−01
2.0
7.9e−01
0.8


breast
1.0e−01
2.3e−01
1.4e−01
1.6
5.3e−01
1.0


muscle
4.0e−02
1.7e−02
1.5e−01
5.6
1.5e−01
3.2


ovary
1.4e−01
1.7e−01
7.0e−04
3.4
6.4e−03
2.6


pancreas
7.5e−02
2.0e−01
5.8e−03
5.3
2.8e−02
3.6


prostate
8.4e−01
8.6e−01
3.6e−01
1.2
4.4e−01
1.1


skin
2.8e−01
1.7e−01
3.2e−05
5.6
5.5e−02
1.8


stomach
5.8e−01
7.5e−01
1
0.2
1
0.3


Thyroid
3.6e−01
3.6e−01
1
1.2
1
1.2


uterus
2.9e−01
7.4e−01
8.0e−01
0.6
9.9e−01
0.4









As noted above, cluster HUMTEN features 19 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Tenascin precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA T corresponding to amino acids 1-1525 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1525 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TEPKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQFTVSGDAKQAH ITGLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVI (SEQ ID NO: 1144) corresponding to amino acids 1526-1617 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKLE LRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADE GVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAI ATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTR LVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATV DSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDL DSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLS PSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDK AQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLN KITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHN GRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKG HEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1526-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1618-2293 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for TEPKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQFTVSGDAKQAH ITGLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVI (SEQ ID NO: 1144), corresponding to HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934).


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN; SEQ ID NO:933) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO:934). These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 7







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












149
Q −> *
No


213
G −> S
Yes


370
V −> L
Yes


539
R −> Q
Yes


605
V −> I
Yes


680
Q −> R
Yes


842
V −> L
No


850
D −> H
Yes


851
L −> V
Yes


1066
R −> H
No


1534
T −> M
Yes


1769
L −> I
Yes


1873
A −> T
Yes


2100
Q −> E
Yes


2122
K −>
No


2130
Q −>
No


2159
Q −>
No


2265
K −>
No


2291
K −>
No


2291
K −> Q
No









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 7226. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T −> G
Yes


123
A −> G
Yes


315
C −> T
Yes


434
C −> T
Yes


503
C −> T
Yes


542
G −> A
Yes


623
A −> G
Yes


792
C −> T
No


984
G −> A
Yes


1043
A −> G
Yes


1455
G −> T
Yes


1963
G −> A
Yes


2156
A −> G
Yes


2160
G −> A
Yes


2386
A −> G
Yes


2396
A −> G
Yes


2654
G −> A
No


2871
G −> T
No


2895
G −> C
Yes


2898
C −> G
Yes


3005
A −> G
No


3512
C −> T
Yes


3544
G −> A
No


3635
A −> G
Yes


4922
G −> A
No


4948
C −> T
Yes


5652
T −> A
Yes


5825
A −> G
Yes


5964
G −> A
Yes


6296
A −> G
Yes


6368
C −> A
Yes


6645
C −> G
Yes


6712
A −>
No


6736
A −>
No


6824
G −>
No


6872
C −> T
Yes


7142
G −>
No


7218
A −>
No


7218
A −> C
No


7233
C −> G
Yes


7234
C −> G
Yes


7236
G −>
No


7344
G −> A
Yes


7424
A −> G
No


7632
A −> C
No


7638
T −> C
No


7659
−> T
No


7828
−> T
No


7839
A −> C
No


8183
G −> C
Yes


8745
G −> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTE corresponding to amino acids 1-1527 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1527 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQFTVSGDAKQAHIT GLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVITGTQSEVLTCLTQREKEISHLKGKFNKNTI FTANVYSLIFN (SEQ ID NO: 1098) corresponding to amino acids 1528-1658 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQFTVSGDAKQAHIT GLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVITGTQSEVLTCLTQREKEISHLKGKFNKNTI FTANVYSLIFN (SEQ ID NO: 1098) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935).


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 10







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












149
Q −> *
No


213
G −> S
Yes


370
V −> L
Yes


539
R −> Q
Yes


605
V −> I
Yes


680
Q −> R
Yes


842
V −> L
No


850
D −> H
Yes


851
L −> V
Yes


1066
R −> H
No


1534
T −> M
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 5321. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T −> G
Yes


123
A −> G
Yes


315
C −> T
Yes


434
C −> T
Yes


503
C −> T
Yes


542
G −> A
Yes


623
A −> G
Yes


792
C −> T
No


984
G −> A
Yes


1043
A −> G
Yes


1455
G −> T
Yes


1963
G −> A
Yes


2156
A −> G
Yes


2160
G −> A
Yes


2386
A −> G
Yes


2396
A −> G
Yes


2654
G −> A
No


2871
G −> T
No


2895
G −> C
Yes


2898
C −> G
Yes


3005
A −> G
No


3512
C −> T
Yes


3544
G −> A
No


3635
A −> G
Yes


4922
G −> A
No


4948
C −> T
Yes


5210
A −> G
Yes


6231
G −> A
Yes


6247
A −> C
Yes


6354
T −> C
Yes


6391
A −>
Yes


6394
A −>
Yes


6630
C −> A
Yes


6766
G −> A
Yes


6857
C −> T
Yes


6886
C −> T
Yes


7330
G −> T
Yes


7430
T −> C
Yes


7444
A −> G
Yes


7690
A −> G
No


7821
C −> T
Yes


7876
T −> C
Yes


8109
T −> A
Yes


8424
G −> A
Yes


8776
T −> C
No


8861
A −>
No


8906
G −> C
Yes


9016
A −> G
Yes


9859
T −> A
Yes


10032
A −> G
Yes


10171
G −> A
Yes


10503
A −> G
Yes


10575
C −> A
Yes


10852
C −> G
Yes


10919
A −>
No


10943
A −>
No


11031
G −>
No


11079
C −> T
Yes


11349
G −>
No


11425
A −>
No


11425
A −> C
No


11440
C −> G
Yes


11441
C −> G
Yes


11443
G −>
No


11551
G −> A
Yes


11631
A −> G
No


11839
A −> C
No


11845
T −> C
No


11866
−> T
No


12035
−> T
No


12046
A −> C
No


12390
G −> C
Yes


12952
G −> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKL ELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVT corresponding to amino acids 1-1617 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1617 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GISNQVSHLFLFLVPFCVICLPDRHDFNIFVHIPYLIHKCSLLFHLLPTLPLVICT (SEQ ID NO: 1099) corresponding to amino acids 1618-1673 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GISNQVSHLFLFLVPFCVICLPDRHDFNIFVHIPYLIHKCSLLFHLLPTLPLVICT (SEQ ID NO: 1099) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936).


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 13







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 14, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 14







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












149
T −> G
No


213
G −> S
Yes


370
V −> L
Yes


539
R −> Q
Yes


605
V −> I
Yes


680
Q −> R
Yes


842
V −> L
No


850
D −> H
Yes


851
L −> V
Yes


1066
R −> H
No









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 5366. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 15 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 15







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T −> G
Yes


123
A −> G
Yes


315
C −> T
Yes


434
C −> T
Yes


503
C −> T
Yes


542
G −> A
Yes


623
A −> G
Yes


792
C −> T
No


984
G −> A
Yes


1043
A −> G
Yes


1455
G −> T
Yes


1963
G −> A
Yes


2156
A −> G
Yes


2160
G −> A
Yes


2386
A −> G
Yes


2396
A −> G
Yes


2654
G −> A
No


2871
G −> T
No


2895
G −> C
Yes


2898
C −> G
Yes


3005
A −> G
No


3512
C −> T
Yes


3544
G −> A
No


3635
A −> G
Yes


4922
G −> A
No


5488
C −> A
Yes


5497
T −> A
No


5580
C −> T
Yes


5681
A −> G
No


5702
G −> A
Yes


6202
A −>
Yes


6953
T −> A
Yes


7126
A −> G
Yes


7265
G −> A
Yes


7597
A −> G
Yes


7669
C −> A
Yes


7946
C −> G
Yes


8013
A −>
No


8037
A −>
No


8125
G −>
No


8173
C −> T
Yes


8443
G −>
No


8519
A −>
No


8519
A −> C
No


8534
C −> G
Yes


8535
C −> G
Yes


8537
G −>
No


8645
G −> A
Yes


8725
A −> G
No


8933
A −> C
No


8939
T −> C
No


8960
−> T
No


9129
−> T
No


9140
A −> C
No


9484
C −> C
Yes


10046
G −> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA T corresponding to amino acids 1-1525 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1525 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRD LTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQV ESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTA LDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLE PATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYL LVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYP FPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENF YQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSV GDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNC HRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1617-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1526-2110 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise TT, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1525−x to 1525; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1526+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 16







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 17, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 17







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












149
Q −> *
No


213
G −> S
Yes


370
V −> L
Yes


539
R −> Q
Yes


605
V −> I
Yes


680
Q −> R
Yes


842
V −> L
No


850
D −> H
Yes


851
L −> V
Yes


1066
R −> H
No


1586
L −> I
Yes


1690
A −> T
Yes


1917
Q −> E
Yes


1939
K −>
No


1947
Q −>
No


1976
Q −>
No


2082
K −>
No


2108
K −>
No


2108
K −> Q
No









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 6677. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 18 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 18







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T −> G
Yes


123
A −> G
Yes


315
C −> T
Yes


434
C −> T
Yes


503
C −> T
Yes


542
G −> A
Yes


623
A −> G
Yes


792
C −> T
No


984
G −> A
Yes


1043
A −> G
Yes


1455
G −> T
Yes


1963
G −> A
Yes


2156
A −> G
Yes


2160
G −> A
Yes


2386
A −> G
Yes


2396
A −> G
Yes


2654
G −> A
No


2871
G −> T
No


2895
G −> C
Yes


2898
C −> G
Yes


3005
A −> G
No


3512
C −> T
Yes


3544
G −> A
No


3635
A −> G
Yes


4922
G −> A
No


5103
T −> A
Yes


5276
A −> G
Yes


5415
G −> A
Yes


5747
A −> G
Yes


5819
C −> A
Yes


6096
C −> G
Yes


6163
A −>
No


6187
A −>
No


6275
G −>
No


6323
C −> T
Yes


6593
G −>
No


6669
A −>
No


6669
A −> C
No


6684
C −> C
Yes


6685
C −> G
Yes


6687
G −>
No


6795
G −> A
Yes


6875
A −> G
No


7083
A −> C
No


7089
T −> C
No


7110
−> T
No


7279
−> T
No


7290
A −> C
No


7634
G −> C
Yes


8196
G −> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVL corresponding to amino acids 1-1252 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1252 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKL ELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTAD EGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSA IATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQT RLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIAT VDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTD LDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADL SPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGD KAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNL NKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYH NGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWK GHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1344-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1253-2110 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise LT, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1252−x to 1252; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1253+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 19







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 20, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 20







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












149
Q −> *
No


213
G −> S
Yes


370
V −> L
Yes


539
R −> Q
Yes


605
V −> I
Yes


680
Q −> R
Yes


842
V −> L
No


850
D −> H
Yes


851
L −> V
Yes


1066
R −> H
No


1586
L −> I
Yes


1690
A −> T
Yes


1917
Q −> E
Yes


1939
K −>
No


1947
Q −>
No


1976
Q −>
No


2082
K −>
No


2108
K −>
No


2108
K −> Q
No









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 6677. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 21 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 21







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T −> G
Yes


123
A −> G
Yes


315
C −> T
Yes


434
C −> T
Yes


503
C −> T
Yes


542
G −> A
Yes


623
A −> G
Yes


792
C −> T
No


984
G −> A
Yes


1043
A −> G
Yes


1455
G −> T
Yes


1963
G −> A
Yes


2156
A −> G
Yes


2160
G −> A
Yes


2386
A −> G
Yes


2396
A −> G
Yes


2654
G −> A
No


2871
G −> T
No


2895
G −> C
Yes


2898
C −> G
Yes


3005
A −> G
No


3512
C −> T
Yes


3544
G −> A
No


3635
A −> G
Yes


4649
G −> A
No


5103
T −> A
Yes


5276
A −> G
Yes


5415
G −> A
Yes


5747
A −> G
Yes


5819
C −> A
Yes


6096
C −> G
Yes


6163
A −>
No


6187
A −>
No


6275
G −>
No


6323
C −> T
Yes


6593
G −>
No


6669
A −>
No


6669
A −> C
No


6684
C −> G
Yes


6685
C −> G
Yes


6687
G −>
No


6795
G −> A
Yes


6875
A −> G
No


7083
A −> C
No


7089
T −> C
No


7110
−> T
No


7279
−> T
No


7290
A −> C
No


7634
G −> C
Yes


8196
G −> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQ corresponding to amino acids 1-1149 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1149 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEY NISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATATTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTV SWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGH QTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEI TLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSAT VSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEE SEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSG NTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTW RPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMI QTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVF LRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGET AFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALS YKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLE GRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1423-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1150-1928 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise QG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1149−x to 1149; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1150+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 22







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 23, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 23







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












149
Q −> *
No


213
G −> S
Yes


370
V −> L
Yes


539
R −> Q
Yes


605
V −> I
Yes


680
Q −> R
Yes


842
V −> L
No


850
D −> H
Yes


851
L −> V
Yes


1066
R −> H
No


1404
L −> I
Yes


1508
A −> T
Yes


1735
Q −> E
Yes


1757
K −>
No


1765
Q −>
No


1794
Q −>
No


1900
K −>
No


1926
K −>
No


1926
K −> Q
No









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 6131. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 24 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 24







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T −> G
Yes


123
A −> G
Yes


315
C −> T
Yes


434
C −> T
Yes


503
C −> T
Yes


542
G −> A
Yes


623
A −> G
Yes


792
C −> T
No


984
G −> A
Yes


1043
A −> G
Yes


1455
G −> T
Yes


1963
G −> A
Yes


2156
A −> G
Yes


2160
G −> A
Yes


2386
A −> G
Yes


2396
A −> G
Yes


2654
G −> A
No


2871
G −> T
No


2895
G −> C
Yes


2898
C −> G
Yes


3005
A −> G
No


3512
C −> T
Yes


3544
G −> A
No


3635
A −> G
Yes


4103
G −> A
No


4557
T −> A
Yes


4730
A −> G
Yes


4869
G −> A
Yes


5201
A −> G
Yes


5273
C −> A
Yes


5550
C −> G
Yes


5617
A −>
No


5641
A −>
No


5729
G −>
No


5777
C −> T
Yes


6047
G −>
No


6123
A −>
No


6123
A −> C
No


6138
C −> G
Yes


6139
C −> G
Yes


6141
G −>
No


6249
G −> A
Yes


6329
A −> G
No


6537
A −> C
No


6543
T −> C
No


6564
−> T
No


6733
−> T
No


6744
A −> C
No


7088
G −> C
Yes


7650
G −> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV corresponding to amino acids 1-1343 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1343 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLV KLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDS YVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDS PRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPS THYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQ ALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKIT AQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRS FSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEH SIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1708-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1344-1837 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise VT, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1343−x to 1343; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1344+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 25







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 26, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 26







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s)




on amino acid
Alternative
Previously known


sequence
amino acid(s)
SNP?












149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes


842
V -> L
No


850
D -> H
Yes


851
L -> V
Yes


1066
R -> H
No


1417
A -> T
Yes


1644
Q -> E
Yes


1666
K ->
No


1674
Q ->
No


1703
Q ->
No


1809
K ->
No


1835
K ->
No


1835
K -> Q
No









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 5858. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 27 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 27







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2654
G -> A
No


2871
G -> T
No


2895
G -> C
Yes


2898
C -> G
Yes


3005
A -> G
No


3512
C -> T
Yes


3544
G -> A
No


3635
A -> G
Yes


4457
A -> G
Yes


4596
G -> A
Yes


4928
A -> G
Yes


5000
C -> A
Yes


5277
C -> G
Yes


5344
A ->
No


5368
A ->
No


5456
G ->
No


5504
C -> T
Yes


5774
G ->
No


5850
A ->
No


5850
A -> C
No


5865
C -> G
Yes


5866
C -> G
Yes


5868
G ->
No


5976
G -> A
Yes


6056
A -> G
No


6264
A -> C
No


6270
T -> C
No


6291
-> T
No


6460
-> T
No


6471
A -> C
No


6815
G -> C
Yes


7377
G -> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKL ELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTAD EGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSA IATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQT RLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIAT VDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTD LDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADL SPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGD KAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIV corresponding to amino acids 1-2025 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-2025 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence STTRDCRALRPRGRGRGQSRGGEEGDLLLMHSDTPMCEALQDSACHTEALRNSLLNKR MGNTLATF (SEQ ID NO: 1100) corresponding to amino acids 2026-2091 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence STTRDCRALRPRGRGRGQSRGGEEGDLLLMHSDTPMCEALQDSACHTEALRNSLLNKR MGNTLATF (SEQ ID NO: 1100) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941).


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 28







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 29, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 29







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes


842
V -> L
No


850
D -> H
Yes


851
L -> V
Yes


1066
R -> H
No


1677
L -> I
Yes


1781
A -> T
Yes


2008
Q -> E
Yes


2060
P -> H
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 6620. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 30 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 30







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2654
G -> A
No


2871
G -> T
No


2895
G -> C
Yes


2898
C -> G
Yes


3005
A -> G
No


3512
C -> T
Yes


3544
G -> A
No


3635
A -> G
Yes


4922
G -> A
No


5376
T -> A
Yes


5549
A -> G
Yes


5688
G -> A
Yes


6020
A -> G
Yes


6092
C -> A
Yes


6369
C -> G
Yes


6526
C -> A
Yes


6678
C -> G
Yes


7233
A ->
No


7257
A ->
No


7345
G ->
No


7393
C -> T
Yes


7663
G ->
No


7739
A ->
No


7739
A -> C
No


7754
C -> G
Yes


7755
C -> G
Yes


7757
G ->
No


7865
G -> A
Yes


7945
A -> G
No


8153
A -> C
No


8159
T -> C
No


8180
-> T
No


8349
-> T
No


8360
A -> C
No


8704
G -> C
Yes


9266
G -> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKAS corresponding to amino acids 1-1070 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1070 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRD LTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQV ESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTA LDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLE PATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYL LVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYP FPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENF YQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSV GDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNC HRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1617-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1071-1655 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise ST, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1070−x to 1070; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1071+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 31







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 32, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 32







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes


842
V -> L
No


850
D -> H
Yes


851
L -> V
Yes


1066
R -> H
No


1131
L -> I
Yes


1235
A -> T
Yes


1462
Q -> E
Yes


1484
K ->
No


1492
Q ->
No


1521
Q ->
No


1627
K ->
No


1653
K ->
No


1653
K -> Q
No









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 5312. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 33 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 33







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2654
G -> A
No


2871
G -> T
No


2895
G -> C
Yes


2898
C -> G
Yes


3005
A -> G
No


3512
C -> T
Yes


3544
G -> A
No


3738
T -> A
Yes


3911
A -> G
Yes


4050
G -> A
Yes


4382
A -> G
Yes


4454
C -> A
Yes


4731
C -> G
Yes


4798
A ->
No


4822
A ->
No


4910
G ->
No


4958
C -> T
Yes


5228
G ->
No


5304
A ->
No


5304
A -> C
No


5319
C -> G
Yes


5320
C -> G
Yes


5322
G ->
No


5430
G -> A
Yes


5510
A -> G
No


5718
A -> C
No


5724
T -> C
No


5745
-> T
No


5914
-> T
No


5925
A -> C
No


6269
G -> C
Yes


6831
G -> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKAS corresponding to amino acids 1-1070 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1070 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to TAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLV KLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDS YVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDS PRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPS THYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQ ALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKIT AQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRS FSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEH SIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA corresponding to amino acids 1708-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1071-1564 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise ST, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1070−x to 1070; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1071+((n−2)−x)) in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 34







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 35, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 35







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes


842
V -> L
No


850
D -> H
Yes


851
L -> V
Yes


1066
R -> H
No


1144
A -> T
Yes


1371
Q -> E
Yes


1393
K ->
No


1401
Q ->
No


1430
Q ->
No


1536
K ->
No


1562
K ->
No


1562
K -> Q
No









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 5039. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 36 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 36







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2654
G -> A
No


2871
G -> T
No


2895
G -> C
Yes


2898
C -> G
Yes


3005
A -> G
No


3512
C -> T
Yes


3544
G -> A
No


3638
A -> G
Yes


3777
G -> A
Yes


4109
A -> G
Yes


4181
C -> A
Yes


4458
C -> G
Yes


4525
A ->
No


4549
A ->
No


4637
G ->
No


4685
C -> T
Yes


4955
G ->
No


5031
A ->
No


5031
A -> C
No


5046
C -> G
Yes


5047
C -> G
Yes


5049
G ->
No


5157
G -> A
Yes


5237
A -> G
No


5445
A -> C
No


5451
T -> C
No


5472
-> T
No


5641
-> T
No


5652
A -> C
No


5996
G -> C
Yes


6558
G -> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKL ELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTAD EGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSA IATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQT RLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIAT VDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTD LDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADL SPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGD KAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIV corresponding to amino acids 1-2025 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-2025 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TPWPTTMADPSPPLTRTQIQPSPTVLCPTKGLSGTGTVTVST (SEQ ID NO: 1101) corresponding to amino acids 2026-2067 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TPWPTTMADPSPPLTRTQIQPSPTVLCPTKGLSGTGTVTVST (SEQ ID NO: 1101) in HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 944).


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 37







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 38, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 38







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes


842
V -> L
No


850
D -> H
Yes


851
L -> V
Yes


1066
R -> H
No


1677
L -> I
Yes


1781
A -> T
Yes


2008
Q -> E
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 6548. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 39 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 39







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2654
G -> A
No


2871
G -> T
No


2895
G -> C
Yes


2898
C -> G
Yes


3005
A -> G
No


3512
C -> T
Yes


3544
G -> A
No


3635
A -> G
Yes


4922
G -> A
No


5376
T -> A
Yes


5549
A -> G
Yes


5688
G -> A
Yes


6020
A -> G
Yes


6092
C -> A
Yes


6369
C -> G
Yes


6607
G ->
No


6683
A ->
No


6683
A -> C
No


6698
C -> G
Yes


6699
C -> G
Yes


6701
G ->
No


6809
G -> A
Yes


6889
A -> G
No


7097
A -> C
No


7103
T -> C
No


7124
-> T
No


7293
-> T
No


7304
A -> C
No


7648
G -> C
Yes


8210
G -> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKL ELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTAD EGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSA IATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQT RLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIAT VDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTD LDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADL SPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGD KAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLG corresponding to amino acids 1-2057 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-2057 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NAALHVYI (SEQ ID NO: 1102) corresponding to amino acids 2058-2065 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NAALHVYI (SEQ ID NO: 1102) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945).


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 40







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 41, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 41







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes


842
V -> L
No


850
D -> H
Yes


851
L -> V
Yes


1066
R -> H
No


1677
L -> I
Yes


1781
A -> T
Yes


2008
Q -> E
Yes


2030
K ->
No


2038
Q ->
No


2064
Y -> C
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 6542. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 42 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 42







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2654
G -> A
No


2871
G -> T
No


2895
G -> C
Yes


2898
C -> G
Yes


3005
A -> G
No


3512
C -> T
Yes


3544
G -> A
No


3635
A -> G
Yes


4922
G -> A
No


5376
T -> A
Yes


5549
A -> G
Yes


5688
G -> A
Yes


6020
A -> G
Yes


6092
C -> A
Yes


6369
C -> G
Yes


6436
A ->
No


6460
A ->
No


6538
A -> G
Yes


6718
C -> T
Yes


6837
T -> G
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMA TDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATA TTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKL ELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTAD EGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSA IATT corresponding to amino acids 1-1708 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1708 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GTVNKQERTEKSHDSGVFFSQG (SEQ ID NO: 1103) corresponding to amino acids 1709-1730 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GTVNKQERTEKSHDSGVFFSQG (SEQ ID NO: 1103) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946).


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 43







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 44, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 44







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes


842
V -> L
No


850
D -> H
Yes


851
L -> V
Yes


1066
R -> H
No


1677
L -> I
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 5537. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 45 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 45







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2654
G -> A
No


2871
G -> T
No


2895
G -> C
Yes


2898
C -> G
Yes


3005
A -> G
No


3512
C -> T
Yes


3544
G -> A
No


3635
A -> G
Yes


4922
G -> A
No


5376
T -> A
Yes


5673
G -> A
Yes


6041
G -> C
Yes


6081
C -> T
Yes


6101
C -> T
Yes


6318
G -> A
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRNIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYD QFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV T corresponding to amino acids 1-1344 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1344 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GI corresponding to amino acids 1345-1346 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 46







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 47, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 47







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes


842
V -> L
No


850
D -> H
Yes


851
L -> V
Yes


1066
R -> H
No









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 4385. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 48 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 48







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2654
G -> A
No


2871
G -> T
No


2895
G -> C
Yes


2898
C -> G
Yes


3005
A -> G
No


3512
C -> T
Yes


3544
G -> A
No


3635
A -> G
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQE ANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLG EVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK AATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLT corresponding to amino acids 1-1253 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1253 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GILDEFTNSLPPLCLCSGGIKALSCFKLGSAPTTLGKYQ (SEQ ID NO: 1104) corresponding to amino acids 1254-1292 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GILDEFTNSLPPLCLCSGGIKALSCFKLGSAPTTLGKYQ (SEQ ID NO: 1104) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948).


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 49







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 50, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 50







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes


842
V -> L
No


850
D -> H
Yes


851
L -> V
Yes


1066
R -> H
No









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 4223. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 51 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 51







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2654
G -> A
No


2871
G -> T
No


2895
G -> C
Yes


2898
C -> G
Yes


3005
A -> G
No


3512
C -> T
Yes


3544
G -> A
No


3635
A -> G
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGQDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSE TAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLL TAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST corresponding to amino acids 1-1071 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1071 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GESALSFLQTLG (SEQ ID NO: 1105) corresponding to amino acids 1072-1083 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GESALSFLQTLG (SEQ ID NO: 1105) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949).


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 52







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 53, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 53







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes


842
V -> L
No


850
D -> H
Yes


851
L -> V
Yes


1066
R -> H
No









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 3596. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 54 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 54







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2654
G -> A
No


2871
G -> T
No


2895
G -> C
Yes


2898
C -> G
Yes


3005
A -> G
No


3512
C -> T
Yes


3544
G -> A
No


3693
A -> C
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRR GDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHA EVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTG corresponding to amino acids 1-954 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-954 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence ELCISASLSQPALEGP (SEQ ID NO: 1106) corresponding to amino acids 955-970 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence ELCISASLSQPALEGP (SEQ ID NO: 1106) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950).


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 55







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amine acid sequence
Type ef change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 56, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 56







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes


842
V -> L
No


850
D -> H
Yes


851
L -> V
Yes


969
G -> R
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 3257. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 57 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 57







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2654
G -> A
No


2871
G -> T
No


2895
G -> C
Yes


2898
C -> G
Yes


3005
A -> G
No


3252
G -> C
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEG EITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTR corresponding to amino acids 1-802 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-802 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EYHL (SEQ ID NO: 1107) corresponding to amino acids 803-806 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EYHL (SEQ ID NO: 1107) in HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951).


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 58







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 59, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 59







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 2765. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 60 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 60







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2654
G -> A
No









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) and TENA_HUMAN_V1:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFNHVYNIK LPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAP DVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVC EPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNG VCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRG RCVENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACH TQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDC SDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDG FTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQ CICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAI LENKKSIPVSARVAT corresponding to amino acids 1-710 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-710 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence CE corresponding to amino acids 711-712 of HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below.









TABLE 61







Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Type of change







371
conflict



540
conflict










The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 62, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 62







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





149
Q -> *
No


213
G -> S
Yes


370
V -> L
Yes


539
R -> Q
Yes


605
V -> I
Yes


680
Q -> R
Yes









Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 2483. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 63 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 63







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












115
T -> G
Yes


123
A -> G
Yes


315
C -> T
Yes


434
C -> T
Yes


503
C -> T
Yes


542
G -> A
Yes


623
A -> G
Yes


792
C -> T
No


984
G -> A
Yes


1043
A -> G
Yes


1455
G -> T
Yes


1963
G -> A
Yes


2156
A -> G
Yes


2160
G -> A
Yes


2386
A -> G
Yes


2396
A -> G
Yes


2516
T -> C
Yes


2531
C -> T
No


2850
G -> A
Yes


2886
G -> A
Yes









As noted above, cluster HUMTEN features 57 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 876) according to the present invention is supported by 15 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 64 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 64







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
1
211


(SEQ ID NO. 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 868)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 869)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 870)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 871)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 872)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 873)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 874)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41
1
211


(SEQ ID NO: 875)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 877) according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 65 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 65







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
212
804


(SEQ ID NO. 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 868)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 869)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 870)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 871)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 872)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 873)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 874)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41
212
804


(SEQ ID NO: 875)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node5 (SEQ ID NO: 878) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 66 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 66







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO. 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 868)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 869)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 870)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 871)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 872)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 873)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 874)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41
805
1672


(SEQ ID NO: 875)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 879) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 67 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 67







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 868)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 869)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 870)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 871)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 872)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 873)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 874)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41
1673
1925


(SEQ ID NO: 875)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 880) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 68 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 68







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5


(SEQ ID NO:858)


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:871)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:872)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:873)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:874)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41
2215
2478


(SEQ ID NO:875)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node12 (SEQ ID NO: 881) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 69 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 69







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41
2479
3027


(SEQ ID NO:875)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 882) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874). Table 70 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 70







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5


(SEQ ID NO:858)


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:871)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:872)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:873)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
2595
2751


(SEQ ID NO:874)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node19 (SEQ ID NO: 883) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873). Table 71 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 71







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5


(SEQ ID NO:858)


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:871)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:872)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
2752
3021


(SEQ ID NO:873)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 884) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873). Table 72 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 72







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
3208
3335


(SEQ ID NO:873)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node27 (SEQ ID NO: 885) according to the present invention is supported by 43 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ 11D NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872). Table 73 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 73







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5


(SEQ ID NO:858)


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:871)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
3298
3561


(SEQ ID NO:872)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node28 (SEQ ID NO: 886) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872). Table 74 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 74







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
3562
3762


(SEQ ID NO:872)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node30 (SEQ ID NO: 887) according to the present invention is supported by 19 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871). Table 75 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 75







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO:871)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node32 (SEQ ID NO: 888) according to the present invention is supported by 22 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871). Table 76 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 76







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:871)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node33 (SEQ ID NO: 889) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871). Table 77 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 77







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
4108
4463


(SEQ ID NO:871)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node35 (SEQ ID NO: 890) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO.


867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870). Table 78 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 78







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
4108
4380


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
4108
4380


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
4108
4380


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
4108
4380


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
4108
4380


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
4108
4380


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
4108
4380


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
4108
4380


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
4108
4380


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
4108
4380


(SEQ ID NO:870)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node38 (SEQ ID NO: 891) according to the present invention is supported by 22 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869). Table 79 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 79







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
4381
4653


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
4381
4653


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
4381
4653


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
4381
4653


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
4108
4380


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
4381
4653


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
4381
4653


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
4381
4653


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
4381
4653


(SEQ ID NO:869)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node40 (SEQ ID NO: 892) according to the present invention is supported by 22 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869). Table 80 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 80







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
4654
4926


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
4654
4926


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
4654
4926


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
4654
4926


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
4381
4653


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
3835
4107


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
4654
4926


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
4654
4926


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
4654
4926


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
4654
4926


(SEQ ID NO:869)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node42 (SEQ ID NO: 893) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858). Table 81 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 81







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
4927
5202


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
4927
5202


(SEQ ID NO:858)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node43 (SEQ ID NO: 894) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN1_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858). Table 82 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 82







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
5203
9409


(SEQ ID NO: 858)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node44 (SEQ ID NO: 895) according to the present invention is supported by 15 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869). Table 83 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 83







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting postion
ending position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
5203
5475


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
9410
9682


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
4927
5199


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
4654
4926


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
4108
4380


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
4927
5199


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
4927
5199


(SEQ ID NO: 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
4927
5199


(SEQ ID NO: 868)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
4927
5199


(SEQ ID NO: 869)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node45 (SEQ ID NO: 896) according to the present invention is supported by 17 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859). Table 84 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 84







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
5200
6776


(SEQ ID NO: 859)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node46 (SEQ ID NO: 897) according to the present invention is supported by 40 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869). Table 85 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 85







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
5476
5748


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
9683
9955


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
6777
7049


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
4927
5199


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
4927
5199


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
4381
4653


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
5200
5472


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
3562
3834


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
5200
5472


(SEQ ID NO: 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
5200
5472


(SEQ ID NO: 868)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
5200
5472


(SEQ ID NO: 869)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node47 (SEQ ID NO: 898) according to the present invention is supported by 8 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869). Table 86 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 86







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
5473
6320


(SEQ ID NO: 869)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node49 (SEQ ID NO: 899) according to the present invention is supported by 59 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 87 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 87







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
5749
5871


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
9956
10078


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7050
7172


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
5200
5322


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
5200
5322


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
4654
4776


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
4381
4503


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
5473
5595


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
3835
3957


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
3562
3684


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
5473
5595


(SEQ ID NO: 867)


HUMIEN_PEA_1_T23
5473
5595


(SEQ ID NO: 868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node51 (SEQ ID NO: 900) according to the present invention is supported by 74 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 88 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 88







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
5872
6015


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10079
10222


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7173
7316


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
5323
5466


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
5323
5466


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
4777
4920


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
4504
4647


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
5596
5739


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
3958
4101


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
3685
3828


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
5596
5739


(SEQ ID NO: 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
5596
5739


(SEQ ID NO: 868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node56 (SEQ ID NO: 901) according to the present invention is supported by 84 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 89 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 89







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6136
6261


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10343
10468


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7437
7562


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
5587
5712


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
5587
5712


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
5041
5166


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
4768
4893


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
5860
5985


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4222
4347


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
3949
4074


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
5860
5985


(SEQ ID NO: 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
5860
5985


(SEQ ID NO: 868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node65 (SEQ ID NO: 902) according to the present invention is supported by 103 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 90 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 90







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6411
6543


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10618
10750


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7712
7844


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
5862
5994


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
5862
5994


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
5316
5448


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
5043
5175


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
6135
6267


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4497
4629


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
4224
4356


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6135
6267


(SEQ ID NO: 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
6135
6267


(SEQ ID NO: 868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node71 (SEQ ID NO: 903) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864). Table 91 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 91







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
6420
7216


(SEQ ID NO: 864)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node73 (SEQ ID NO: 904) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 92 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 92







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
6517
6843


(SEQ ID NO: 868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node76 (SEQ ID NO: 905) according to the present invention is supported by 124 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866). Table 93 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 93







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6793
6954


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
11000
11161


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
8094
8255


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
6244
6405


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
6244
6405


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
5698
5859


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
5425
5586


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
7314
7475


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4879
5040


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
4606
4767


(SEQ ID NO: 866)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node79 (SEQ ID NO: 906) according to the present invention is supported by 139 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 94 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 94







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6955
7118


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
11162
11325


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
8256
8419


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
6406
6569


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
6406
6569


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
5860
6023


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
5587
5750


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
7476
7639


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
5041
5204


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
4768
4931


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6420
6583


(SEQ ID NO: 867)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node83 (SEQ ID NO: 907) according to the present invention is supported by 150 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 95 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 95







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
7119
7240


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
11326
11447


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
8420
8541


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
6570
6691


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
6570
6691


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
6024
6145


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
5751
5872


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
7640
7761


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
5205
5326


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
4932
5053


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6584
6705


(SEQ ID NO: 867)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node89 (SEQ ID NO: 908) according to the present invention is supported by 196 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 96 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 96







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
7559
8816


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
11766
13023


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
8860
10117


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HIJMTEN_PEA_1_T7
7010
8267


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
7010
8267


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
6464
7721


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
6191
7448


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
8080
9337


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
5645
6902


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
5372
6629


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
7024
8281


(SEQ ID NO: 867)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 909) according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 97 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 97







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:871)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:872)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:873)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:874)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41
1926
2040


(SEQ ID NO:875)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node8 according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 98 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 98







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:871)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:872)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:873)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:874)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41
2041
2134


(SEQ ID NO:875)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node9 (SEQ ID NO: 911) according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 99 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 99







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:871)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:872)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:873)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:874)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41
2135
2214


(SEQ ID NO:875)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node14 (SEQ ID NO: 912) according to the present invention is supported by 24 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874). Table 100 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 100







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:871)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:872)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:873)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
2479
2594


(SEQ ID NO:874)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 913) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874). Table 101 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 101







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40
2752
2817


(SEQ ID NO:874)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 914) according to the present invention is supported by 24 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873). Table 102 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 102







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:871)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:872)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
3022
3111


(SEQ ID NO:873)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 915) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873). Table 103 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 103







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:871)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:872)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39
3112
3207


(SEQ ID NO:873)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node25 (SEQ ID NO: 916) according to the present invention is supported by 31 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872). Table 104 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 104







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_I_T20
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:868)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:869)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:870)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:871)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37
3208
3297


(SEQ ID NO:872)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node36 (SEQ ID NO: 917) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870). Table 105 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 105







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35
4381
4446


(SEQ ID NO:870)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node53 (SEQ ID NO: 918) according to the present invention is supported by 68 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 106 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 106







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6016
6050


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10223
10257


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7317
7351


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
5467
5501


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
5467
5501


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
4921
4955


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
4648
4682


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
5740
5774


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4102
4136


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
3829
3863


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
5740
5774


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
5740
5774


(SEQ ID NO:868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node54 (SEQ ID NO: 919)) according to the present invention is supported by 72 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 107 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 107







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6051
6135


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10258
10342


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7352
7436


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
5502
5586


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
5502
5586


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
4956
5040


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
4683
4767


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
5775
5859


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4137
4221


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
3864
3948


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
5775
5859


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
5775
5859


(SEQ ID NO:868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node57 (SEQ ID NO: 920) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 108 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 108







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6262
6279


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10469
10486


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7563
7580


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
5713
5730


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
5713
5730


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
5167
5184


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
4894
4911


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
5986
6003


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4348
4365


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
4075
4092


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_I_T20
5986
6003


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
5986
6003


(SEQ ID NO:868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node61 (SEQ ID NO: 921) according to the present invention is supported by 75 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 109 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 109







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6280
6363


(SEQ ID NO:857)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10487
10570


(SEQ ID NO:858)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7581
7664


(SEQ ID NO:859)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
5731
5814


(SEQ ID NO:860)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
5731
5814


(SEQ ID NO:861)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
5185
5268


(SEQ ID NO:862)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
4912
4995


(SEQ ID NO:863)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
6004
6087


(SEQ ID NO:864)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4366
4449


(SEQ ID NO:865)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
4093
4176


(SEQ ID NO:866)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6004
6087


(SEQ ID NO:867)





HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
6004
6087


(SEQ ID NO:868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node62 (SEQ ID NO: 922) according to the present invention is supported by 75 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 110 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 110







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6364
6410


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10571
10617


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7665
7711


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
5815
5861


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
5815
5861


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
5269
5315


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
4996
5042


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
6088
6134


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4450
4496


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
4177
4223


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6088
6134


(SEQ ID NO. 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
6088
6134


(SEQ ID NO: 868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node67 (SEQ ID NO: 923) according to the present invention is supported by 92 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 111 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 111







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6544
6587


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10751
10794


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7845
7888


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
5995
6038


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
5995
6038


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
5449
5492


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
5176
5219


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
6268
6311


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4630
4673


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
4357
4400


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6268
6311


(SEQ ID NO. 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
6268
6311


(SEQ ID NO: 868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node68 (SEQ ID NO: 924) according to the present invention is supported by 117 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 112 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 112







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6588
6668


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10795
10875


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7889
7969


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
6039
6119


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
6039
6119


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
5493
5573


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
5220
5300


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
6312
6392


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4674
4754


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
4401
4481


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6312
6392


(SEQ ID NO. 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
6312
6392


(SEQ ID NO: 868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node69 (SEQ ID NO: 925) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 113 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 113







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6669
6673


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10876
10880


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7970
7974


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
6120
6124


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
6120
6124


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
5574
5578


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
5301
5305


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
6393
6397


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4755
4759


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
4482
4486


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6393
6397


(SEQ ID NO. 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
6393
6397


(SEQ ID NO: 868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node70 (SEQ ID NO: 926) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 114 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 114







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6674
6695


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10881
10902


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7975
7996


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
6125
6146


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
6125
6146


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
5579
5600


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
5306
5327


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
6398
6419


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4760
4781


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
4487
4508


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6398
6419


(SEQ ID NO. 867)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
6398
6419


(SEQ ID NO: 868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node72 (SEQ ID NO: 927) according to the present invention is supported by 121 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 115 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 115







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
6696
6792


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
10903
10999


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
7997
8093


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
6147
6243


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
6147
6243


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
5601
5697


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
5328
5424


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
7217
7313


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
4782
4878


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
4509
4605


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23
6420
6516


(SEQ ID NO: 868)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node84 (SEQ ID NO: 928) according to the present invention is supported by 153 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 116 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 116







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
7241
7292


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
11448
11499


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
8542
8593


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
6692
6743


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
6692
6743


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
6146
6197


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
5873
5924


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
7762
7813


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
5327
5378


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
5054
5105


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6706
6757


(SEQ ID NO. 867)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node85 (SEQ ID NO: 929) according to the present invention is supported by 168 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 117 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 117







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
7293
7350


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
11500
11557


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
8594
8651


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
6744
6801


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
6744
6801


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
6198
6255


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
5925
5982


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
7814
7871


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
5379
5436


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
5106
5163


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6758
6815


(SEQ ID NO. 867)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node86 (SEQ ID NO: 930) according to the present invention is supported by 179 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 118 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 118







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
7351
7441


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
11558
11648


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
8652
8742


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
6802
6892


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
6802
6892


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
6256
6346


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
5983
6073


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
7872
7962


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
5437
5527


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
5164
5254


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6816
6906


(SEQ ID NO. 867)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node87 (SEQ ID NO: 931) according to the present invention is supported by 167 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 119 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 119







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
7442
7499


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
11649
11706


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
8743
8800


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
6893
6950


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
6893
6950


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
6347
6404


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
6074
6131


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
7963
8020


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
5528
5585


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
5255
5312


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6907
6964


(SEQ ID NO. 867)









Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA1_node88 (SEQ ID NO: 932) according to the present invention is supported by 164 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 120 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 120







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4
7500
7558


(SEQ ID NO: 857)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5
11707
11765


(SEQ ID NO: 858)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6
8801
8859


(SEQ ID NO: 859)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7
6951
7009


(SEQ ID NO: 860)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11
6951
7009


(SEQ ID NO: 861)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14
6405
6463


(SEQ ID NO: 862)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16
6132
6190


(SEQ ID NO: 863)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17
8021
8079


(SEQ ID NO: 864)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18
5586
5644


(SEQ ID NO: 865)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19
5313
5371


(SEQ ID NO: 866)


HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20
6965
7023


(SEQ ID NO. 867)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 21611.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 2201 Total


      length: 2293


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 95.99 Total Percent


      Identity: 95.99
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 15349.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1603 Total


      length: 1603


      Matching Percent Similarity: 97.75 Matching Percent


      Identity: 96.88
    • Total Percent Similarity: 97.75 Total Percent


      Identity: 96.88
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 16042.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1617 Total


      length: 1617


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 20743.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 2110 Total


      length: 2201


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 95.87 Total Percent


      Identity: 95.87
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 20725.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 2110 Total


      length: 2201


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 95.87 Total Percent


      Identity: 95.87
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 18990.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1928 Total


      length: 2201


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 87.60 Total Percent


      Identity: 87.60
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 18153.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1837 Total


      length: 2201


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 83.46 Total Percent


      Identity: 83.46
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 19930.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 2025 Total


      length: 2025


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 16391.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1655 Total


      length: 2201


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 75.19 Total Percent


      Identity: 75.19
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 15530.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1564 Total


      length: 2201


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 71.06 Total Percent


      Identity: 71.06
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 19930.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 2025 Total


      length: 2025


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 20262.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 2057 Total


      length: 2057


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 16903.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1708 Total


      length: 1708


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 13445.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1344 Total


      length: 1344


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 12559.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1253 Total


      length: 1253


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 10822.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 1071 Total


      length: 1071


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 9694.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 954 Total


      length: 954


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 8236.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 802 Total


      length: 802


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) x TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 7332.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 710 Total


      length: 710


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER HUMOSTRO

Cluster HUMOSTRO features 3 transcript(s) and 30 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
277



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
278



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30
279

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_0
280



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_10
281



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_16
282



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_23
283



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_31
284



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_43
285



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_3
286



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_5
287



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_7
288



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_8
289



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_15
290



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_17
291



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_20
292



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_21
293



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_22
294



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_24
295



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_26
296



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_27
297



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_28
298



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_29
299



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_30
300



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_32
301



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_34
302



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_36
303



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_37
304



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_38
305



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_39
306



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_40
307



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_41
308



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_42
309

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest










SEQ
Corresponding


Protein Name
ID NO:
Transcript(s)





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA
311
HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14


1_P21

(SEQ ID NO: 277)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA
312
HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16


1_P25

(SEQ ID NO: 278)


HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA
313
HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30


1_P30

(SEQ ID NO: 279)









These sequences are variants of the known protein Osteopontin precursor (SwissProt accession identifier OSTP_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Bone sialoprotein 1; Urinary stone protein; Secreted phosphoprotein 1; SPP-1; Nephropontin; Uropontin), SEQ ID NO: 310, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Osteopontin precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): binds tightly to hydroxyapatite. Appears to form an integral part of the mineralized matrix. Probably important to cell-matrix interaction. Acts as a cytokine involved in enhancing production of interferon-gamma and interleukin-12 and reducing production of interleukin-10 and is essential in the pathway that leads to type I immunity (By similarity). The sequence for protein Osteopontin precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Osteopontin precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP position(s) on



amino acid sequence
Comment





301
R -> H (in dbSNP:4660). /FTId = VAR_014717.


188
D -> H


237
T -> A


275-278
SHEF -> GNSL









Protein Osteopontin precursor localization is believed to be Secreted.


The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Regeneration, bone. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Bone formation stimulant. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Musculoskeletal.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: ossification; anti-apoptosis; inflammatory response; cell-matrix adhesion; cell-cell signaling, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; defense/immunity protein; cytokine; integrin ligand; protein binding; growth factor; apoptosis inhibitor, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular matrix, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster HUMOSTRO can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 38 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 38 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues, lung malignant tumors, breast malignant tumors, ovarian carcinoma and skin malignancies.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














adrenal
4



bladder
0



bone
897



brain
506



colon
69



epithelial
548



general
484



head and neck
50



kidney
5618



liver
4



lung
10



lymph nodes
75



breast
8



bone marrow
62



muscle
37



ovary
40



pancreas
845



prostate
48



skin
13



stomach
73



Thyroid
0



uterus
168

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4
















adrenal
1.5e−01
2.1e−01
2.0e−02
4.6
4.4e−02
3.6


bladder
1.2e−01
9.2e−02
5.7e−02
4.1
2.1e−02
4.3


bone
4.9e−01
7.4e−01
4.1e−06
0.6
5.4e−01
0.4


brain
6.6e−01
7.0e−01
3.2e−01
0.6
1
0.4


colon
2.7e−01
4.0e−01
3.1e−01
1.5
5.2e−01
1.1


epithelial
2.0e−07
1.6e−03
9.8e−01
0.7
1
0.5


general
1.2e−06
1.2e−02
7.9e−01
0.8
1
0.6


head and neck
3.4e−01
5.0e−01
1
0.7
1
0.7


kidney
6.8e−01
7.4e−01
1
0.2
1
0.1


liver
3.3e−01
2.5e−01
1
1.8
2.3e−01
2.6


lung
4.3e−04
4.6e−03
2.1e−30
15.0
2.8e−27
23.5


lymph nodes
6.7e−01
8.7e−01
8.1e−01
0.7
9.9e−01
0.3


breast
2.3e−01
3.0e−01
1.9e−04
6.2
4.1e−03
4.3


bone marrow
7.5e−01
7.8e−01
1
0.3
2.0e−02
1.2


muscle
4.0e−02
7.5e−02
1.1e−01
4.6
5.1e−01
1.5


ovary
4.7e−02
8.4e−02
1.9e−05
5.4
8.3e−04
3.7


pancreas
5.0e−02
3.3e−01
1
0.3
1
0.2


prostate
8.5e−01
9.0e−01
8.9e−01
0.7
9.5e−01
0.6


skin
1.6e−01
1.6e−01
1.2e−10
12.6
5.2e−04
4.1


stomach
1.5e−01
6.3e−01
5.0e−01
1.2
9.4e−01
0.6


Thyroid
2.9e−01
2.9e−01
5.9e−02
2.0
5.9e−02
2.0


uterus
6.1e−02
5.7e−01
1.1e−01
1.3
7.0e−01
0.7









As noted above, cluster HUMOSTRO features 3 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Osteopontin precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277). An alignment is given to the known protein (Osteopontin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) and OSTP_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRIAVICFCLLGITCAIPVKQADSGSSEEKQLYNKYPDAVATWLNPDPSQKQNLLAPQ corresponding to amino acids 1-58 of OSTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-58 of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VFLNFS (SEQ ID NO: 1108) corresponding to amino acids 59-64 of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VFLNFS (SEQ ID NO: 1108) in HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












7
C -> W
No


31
Q -> R
No


47
D -> V
Yes


49
S -> P
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), as compared to the known protein Osteopontin precursor, are described in Table 8 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 8







Glycosylation site(s)










Position(s) on known amino




acid sequence
Present in variant protein?














79
no



106
no










Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 199 and ends at position 390. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












136
A -> G
Yes


154
T ->
No


159
G -> T
Yes


219
C -> G
No


274
-> G
No


290
A -> G
No


338
A -> T
Yes


343
T -> C
No


413
G -> C
Yes


707
C -> T
Yes


708
C -> A
Yes


715
A -> G
Yes


730
A -> C
No


730
A -> G
No


746
T -> C
Yes


767
C -> T
No


779
G -> A
Yes


866
-> G
No


869
T ->
No


889
-> A
No


891
A -> C
No


891
A -> G
No


905
T -> C
No


910
-> G
No


910
-> T
No


997
A -> G
No


1026
G -> C
No


1042
-> G
No


1042
-> T
No


1071
A ->
No


1071
A -> C
No


1098
A ->
No


1105
C -> T
No


1124
-> G
No


1135
G -> A
Yes


1136
T ->
No


1136
T -> G
No


1173
A -> C
No


1173
A -> G
No


1179
A -> G
No


1214
C -> T
Yes


1246
T ->
No


1246
T -> A
No


1359
A ->
No


1359
A -> G
No


1362
T ->
No


1365
C -> T
Yes


1366
G -> A
Yes


1408
A -> C
No


1418
A -> C
No


1433
A -> C
No


1456
A -> C
No


1524
T -> A
No


1524
T -> C
No


1547
A -> G
Yes


1553
T ->
No


1574
-> G
No


1654
A -> C
Yes


1691
A -> G
No


1703
A -> C
Yes


1755
A -> C
No


1764
T ->
No









Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). An alignment is given to the known protein (Osteopontin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) and OSTP_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRIAVICFCLLGITCAIPVKQADSGSSEEKQ corresponding to amino acids 1-31 of OSTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-31 of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence H corresponding to amino acids 32-32 of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 10, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












7
C -> W
No


31
Q -> R
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), as compared to the known protein Osteopontin precursor, are described in Table 11 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 11







Glycosylation site(s)










Position(s) on known amino




acid sequence
Present in variant protein?














79
no



106
no










Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 199 and ends at position 294. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












136
A -> G
Yes


154
T ->
No


159
G -> T
Yes


219
C -> G
No


274
-> G
No


290
A -> G
No


419
C -> T
Yes


454
G -> C
Yes


527
A -> T
Yes


532
T -> C
No


630
C -> T
Yes


631
C -> A
Yes


638
A -> G
Yes


653
A -> C
No


653
A -> G
No


669
T -> C
Yes


690
C -> T
No


702
G -> A
Yes


789
-> G
No


792
T ->
No


812
-> A
No


814
A -> C
No


814
A -> G
No


828
T -> C
No


833
-> G
No


833
-> T
No


920
A -> G
No


949
G -> C
No


965
-> G
No


965
-> T
No


994
A ->
No


994
A -> C
No


1021
A ->
No


1028
C -> T
No


1047
-> G
No


1058
G -> A
Yes


1059
T ->
No


1059
T -> G
No


1096
A -> C
No


1096
A -> G
No


1102
A -> G
No


1137
C -> T
Yes


1169
T ->
No


1169
T -> A
No


1282
A ->
No


1282
A -> G
No


1285
T ->
No


1288
C -> T
Yes


1289
G -> A
Yes


1331
A -> C
No


1341
A -> C
No


1356
A -> C
No


1379
A -> C
No


1447
T -> A
No


1447
T -> C
No


1470
A -> G
Yes


1476
T ->
No


1497
-> G
No


1577
A -> C
Yes


1614
A -> G
No


1626
A -> C
Yes


1678
A -> C
No


1687
T ->
No









Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279). An alignment is given to the known protein (Osteopontin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) and OSTP_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRIAVICFCLLGITCAIPVKQADSGSSEEKQ corresponding to amino acids 1-31 of OSTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-31 of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VSIFYVFI (SEQ ID NO: 1109) corresponding to amino acids 32-39 of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VSIFYVFI (SEQ ID NO: 1109) in HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












7
C -> W
No


31
Q -> R
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), as compared to the known protein Osteopontin precursor, are described in Table 14 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 14







Glycosylation site(s)










Position(s) on known amino




acid sequence
Present in variant protein?














79
no



106
no










Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 199 and ends at position 315. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 15 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 15







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





136
A -> G
Yes


154
T ->
No


159
G -> T
Yes


219
C -> G
No


274
-> G
No


290
A -> G
No









As noted above, cluster HUMOSTRO features 30 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 280) according to the present invention is supported by 333 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277), HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment



starting
ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1
184


(SEQ ID NO:277)





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1
184


(SEQ ID NO:278)





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30
1
184


(SEQ ID NO:279)









Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node10 (SEQ ID NO: 281) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment



starting
ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
292
480


(SEQ ID NO:278)









Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 282) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment



starting
ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
373
638


(SEQ ID NO:277)









Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 283) according to the present invention is supported by 334 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment



starting
ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
804
967


(SEQ ID NO:277)





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
727
890


(SEQ ID NO:278)









Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node31 (SEQ ID NO: 284) according to the present invention is supported by 350 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment



starting
ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1164
1393


(SEQ ID NO:277)





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1087
1316


(SEQ TD NO:278)









Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node43 (SEQ ID NO: 285) according to the present invention is supported by 192 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment



starting
ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1810
1846


(SEQ ID NO:277)





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1733
1769


(SEQ ID NO:278)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node3 according to the present invention is supported by 353 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277), HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment



starting
ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
185
210


(SEQ ID NO:277)





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
185
210


(SEQ ID NO:278)





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30
185
210


(SEQ ID NO:279)









Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node5 (SEQ ID NO: 287) according to the present invention is supported by 353 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277), HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment



starting
ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
211
252


(SEQ ID NO:277)





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
211
252


(SEQ ID NO:278)





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30
211
252


(SEQ ID NO:279)









Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 288) according to the present invention is supported by 357 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277), HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment



starting
ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
253
291


(SEQ ID NO:277)





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
253
291


(SEQ ID NO:278)





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30
253
291


(SEQ ID NO:279)









Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 289) according to the present invention is supported by 1 library. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment



starting
ending


Transcript name
position
position





HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30
292
378


(SEQ ID NO:279)









Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 290) according to the present invention is supported by 366 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and


HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
292
372



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
481
561



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 291) according to the present invention is supported by 261 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
639
680



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
562
603



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node20 (SEQ ID NO: 292) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 28







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
681
688



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
604
611



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 293) according to the present invention is supported by 315 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 29







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
689
738



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
612
661



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 294) according to the present invention is supported by 322 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 30







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
739
803



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
662
726



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node24 (SEQ ID NO: 295) according to the present invention is supported by 270 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
968
1004



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
891
927



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 296) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1005
1022



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
928
945



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node27 (SEQ ID NO: 297) according to the present invention is supported by 260 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 33







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1023
1048



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
946
971



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node28 (SEQ ID NO: 298) according to the present invention is supported by 273 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 34







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position















HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1049
1100



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
972
1023



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node29 (SEQ ID NO: 299) according to the present invention is supported by 272 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 35







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1101
1151



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1024
1074



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node30 (SEQ ID NO. 300) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 36







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_I_T14
1152
1163



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1075
1086



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node32 (SEQ ID NO: 301) according to the present invention is supported by 293 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 37







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1394
1427



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1317
1350



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node34 (SEQ ID NO: 302) according to the present invention is supported by 301 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 38







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1428
1468



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1351
1391



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node36 according to the present invention is supported by 292 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 39







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1469
1504



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1392
1427



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node37 (SEQ ID NO: 304) according to the present invention is supported by 295 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 40







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment




starting
ending



Transcript name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1505
1623



(SEQ ID NO:277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1428
1546



(SEQ ID NO:278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node38 (SEQ ID NO: 305) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 41







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment



Transcript
starting
ending



name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1624
1634



(SEQ ID NO: 277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1547
1557



(SEQ ID NO: 278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node39 (SEQ ID NO: 306) according to the present invention is supported by 268 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 42







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment



Transcript
starting
ending



name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1635
1725



(SEQ ID NO: 277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1558
1648



(SEQ ID NO: 278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node40 (SEQ ID NO: 307) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 43







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment



Transcript
starting
ending



name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1726
1743



(SEQ ID NO: 277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1649
1666



(SEQ ID NO: 278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node41 (SEQ ID NO: 308) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 44







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment



Transcript
starting
ending



name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1744
1749



(SEQ ID NO: 277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1667
1672



(SEQ ID NO: 278)










Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_node42 (SEQ ID NO: 309) according to the present invention is supported by 224 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 45 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 45







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment



Transcript
starting
ending



name
position
position







HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14
1750
1809



(SEQ ID NO: 277)



HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16
1673
1732



(SEQ ID NO: 278)











Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: OSTP_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) x OSTP_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 578.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 58 Total


      length: 58


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: OSTP_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) x OSTP_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 301.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 31 Total


      length: 31


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: OSTP_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMOSTRO_PEA1_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) x OSTP_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 301.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 31 Total


      length: 31


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER T46984

Cluster T46984 features 21 transcript(s) and 49 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







T46984_PEA_1_T2
314



T46984_PEA_1_T3
315



T46984_PEA_1_T12
316



T46984_PEA_1_T13
317



T46984_PEA_1_T14
318



T46984_PEA_1_T15
319



T46984_PEA_1_T19
320



T46984_PEA_1_T23
321



T46984_PEA_1_T27
322



T46984_PEA_1_T32
323



T46984_PEA_1_T34
324



T46984_PEA_1_T35
325



T46984_PEA_1_T40
326



T46984_PEA_1_T42
327



T46984_PEA_1_T43
328



T46984_PEA_I_T46
329



T46984_PEA_1_T47
330



T46984_PEA_1_T48
331



T46984_PEA_1_T51
332



(SEQ ID NO:332)



T46984_PEA_1_T52
333



T46984_PEA_1_T54
334

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







T46984_PEA_1_node_2
335



T46984_PEA_1_node_4
336



T46984_PEA_1_node_6
337



T46984_PEA_1_node_12
338



T46984_PEA_1_node_14
339



T46984_PEA_1_node_25
340



T46984_PEA_1_node_29
341



T46984_PEA_1_node_34
342



T46984_PEA_1_node_46
343



T46984_PEA_1_node_47
344



T46984_PEA_1_node_52
345



T46984_PEA_1_node_65
346



T46984_PEA_1_node_69
347



T46984_PEA_1_node_75
348



T46984_PEA_1_node_86
349



T46984_PEA_1_node_9
350



T46984_PEA_1_node_13
351



T46984_PEA_1_node_19
352



T46984_PEA_1_node_21
353



T46984_PEA_1_node_22
354



T46984_PEA_1_node_26
355



T46984_PEA_1_node_28
356



T46984_PEA_1_node_31
357



T46984_PEA_1_node_32
358



T46984_PEA_1_node_38
359



T46984_PEA_1_node_39
360



T46984_PEA_1_node_40
361



T46984_PEA_1_node_42
362



T46984_PEA_1_node_43
363



T46984_PEA_1_node_48
364



T46984_PEA_1_node_49
365



T46984_PEA_1_node_50
366



T46984_PEA_1_node_51
367



T46984_PEA_1_node_53
368



T46984_PEA_1_node_54
369



T46984_PEA_1_node_55
370



T46984_PEA_1_node_57
371



T46984_PEA_1_node_60
372



T46984_PEA_1_node_62
373



T46984_PEA_1_node_66
374



T46984_PEA_1_node_67
375



146984_PEA_1_node_70
376



T46984_PEA_1_node_71
377



T46984_PEA_1_node_72
378



T46984_PEA_1_node_73
379



T46984_PEA_1_node_74
380



T46984_PEA_1_node_83
381



T46984_PEA_1_node_84
382



T46984_PEA_1_node_85
383

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest









Protein

Corresponding


Name
SEQ ID NO:
Transcript(s)





T46984_PEA_1_P2
385
T46984_PEA_1_T2




(SEQ ID NO: 314);




T46984_PEA_1_T12




(SEQ ID NO: 316);




T46984_PEA_1_T23




(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_P3
386
T46984_PEA_1_T3




(SEQ ID NO: 315);




T46984_PEA_1_T19




(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_P10
387
T46984_PEA_1_T13




(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_P11
388
T46984_PEA_1_T14




(SEQ ID NO: 318)


T46984_PEA_1_P12
389
T46984_PEA_1_T15




(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_P21
390
T46984_PEA_1_T27




(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_P27
391
T46984_PEA_1_T34




(SEQ ID NO: 324)


T46984_PEA_1_P32
392
T46984_PEA_1_T40




(SEQ ID NO: 326)


T46984_PEA_1_P34
393
T46984_PEA_1_T42




(SEQ ID NO: 327)


T46984_PEA_1_P35
394
T46984_PEA_1_T43




(SEQ ID NO: 328)


T46984_PEA_1_P38
395
T46984_PEA_1_T47




(SEQ ID NO: 330)


T46984_PEA_1_P39
396
T46984_PEA_1_T48




(SEQ ID NO: 331)


T46984_PEA_1_P45
397
T46984_PEA_1_T32




(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_P46
398
T46984_PEA_1_T35




(SEQ ID NO: 325)









These sequences are variants of the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor (SwissProt accession identifier RIB2_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms EC 2.4.1.119; Ribophorin II; RPN-II; RIBIIR), SEQ ID NO: 384, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Essential subunit of N-oligosaccharyl transferase enzyme which catalyzes the transfer of a high mannose oligosaccharide from a lipid-linked oligosaccharide donor to an asparagine residue within an Asn-X-Ser/Thr consensus motif in nascent polypeptide chains. The sequence for protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Comment







197
V -> L



201
F -> C



260
A -> S



423
V -> M










Protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor localization is believed to be Type I membrane protein. Endoplasmic reticulum.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: protein modification, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; oligosaccharyl transferase; dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase; transferase, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and oligosaccharyl transferase complex; integral membrane protein, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster T46984 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 39 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 39 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues, breast malignant tumors, ovarian carcinoma and pancreas carcinoma.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














adrenal
240



bladder
287



Bone
592



Brain
145



Colon
157



epithelial
144



general
163



head and neck
50



Kidney
139



Liver
156



Lung
155



Lymph nodes
194



Breast
105



bone marrow
62



Muscle
62



Ovary
0



pancreas
72



prostate
201



Skin
91



stomach
219



T cells
0



Thyroid
0



Uterus
200

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





adrenal
6.3e−01
5.4e−01
6.2e−01
0.8
2.5e−01
1.0


bladder
5.4e−01
5.9e−01
3.0e−01
1.0
6.5e−01
0.7


Bone
3.9e−01
3.7e−01
9.8e−01
0.4
9.9e−01
0.4


Brain
3.3e−01
2.9e−01
1.4e−01
1.2
2.0e−01
1.0


Colon
8.6e−02
5.9e−02
2.6e−01
1.3
2.1e−03
1.4


epithelial
5.3e−05
6.2e−07
2.8e−08
1.9
3.4e−21
2.4


general
1.0e−04
7.3e−08
9.3e−12
1.7
8.0e−33
2.0


head and neck
4.5e−01
5.4e−01
1
0.8
7.5e−01
0.9


Kidney
6.6e−01
6.5e−01
3.2e−01
1.2
5.3e−02
1.5


Liver
5.5e−01
5.6e−01
6.5e−01
1.0
1.2e−01
1.4


Lung
3.0e−01
1.7e−01
1.5e−01
1.4
6.0e−02
1.4


Lymph nodes
2.9e−01
5.5e−01
2.9e−01
0.8
4.3e−01
1.0


Breast
2.4e−02
5.8e−03
3.7e−02
2.2
1.7e−04
2.7


bone marrow
7.1e−01
7.5e−01
1
0.3
1.2e−02
1.8


Muscle
5.0e−01
3.7e−01
4.7e−01
1.5
2.1e−08
1.3


Ovary
1.6e−02
7.0e−03
1.5e−02
6.1
4.8e−06
7.1


pancreas
1.4e−01
5.4e−02
2.2e−05
2.9
2.4e−07
3.9


prostate
3.4e−01
1.9e−01
2.2e−01
1.2
1.4e−01
1.3


Skin
3.7e−01
1.5e−01
4.2e−02
2.4
1.1e−04
1.9


stomach
6.1e−01
1.4e−01
7.3e−01
0.4
6.1e−02
1.6


T cells
1
6.7e−01
1
1.0
5.2e−01
1.8


Thyroid
4.8e−02
4.8e−02
2.0e−01
3.4
2.0e−01
3.4


Uterus
2.3e−01
1.3e−01
2.2e−02
1.5
5.0e−02
1.4









As noted above, cluster T46984 features 21 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314) (SEQ ID NO: 314). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDN RYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFAL FFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFVAEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDS ASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNV corresponding to amino acids 1-498 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-498 of T46984_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VCA corresponding to amino acids 499-501 of T46984_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 7 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 7







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known amino
Present
Position


acid sequence
in variant protein?
in variant protein?





106
yes
106









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314) (SEQ ID NO: 314), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314) (SEQ ID NO: 314) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1818. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












28
G -> C
No


173
G -> C
Yes


256
C -> T
Yes


274
G -> C
Yes


325
C ->
No


389
C -> G
Yes


610
G -> A
Yes


718
T ->
No


724
C ->
No


844
C -> T
Yes


857
-> G
No


885
C ->
No


897
-> G
No


1002
G -> A
No


1048
A ->
No


1048
A -> G
No


1068
A -> C
No


1076
G -> A
Yes


1187
A ->
No


1187
A -> C
No


1220
A -> G
No


1220
A -> T
No


1254
T -> G
No


1291
A -> C
No


1293
C -> G
No


1303
G -> A
No


1376
G -> T
Yes


1588
A -> C
No


1618
T ->
No


1618
T -> C
No


1660
T ->
No


1693
A -> C
No


1693
A -> T
No


2099
G -> A
Yes


2124
C -> G
Yes


2124
C -> T
Yes


2133
A -> G
Yes


2501
C -> T
Yes


2617
G -> T
Yes


2683
C -> T
Yes


2741
G -> A
Yes


2940
T ->
No


3024
G -> A
Yes


3158
C ->
No


3158
C -> A
No


3165
C ->
No


3169
G ->
No


3354
C -> A
No


3374
T -> C
Yes


3468
C -> T
No


3501
A -> C
No


3513
A -> T
No


3528
G -> A
Yes


3534
-> A
No


3543
A -> G
No


3568
T -> G
No


3582
T -> A
No


3582
T -> G
No


3682
-> C
No


3691
T ->
No


3750
A -> C
No









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDN RYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFAL FFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQ corresponding to amino acids 1-433 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-433 of T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence ICHIWKLIFLP (SEQ ID NO: 1061) corresponding to amino acids 434-444 of T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence ICHIWKLIFLP (SEQ ID NO: 1061) in T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












4
P ->
No


25
P -> R
Yes


99
G -> R
Yes


135
F ->
No


137
L ->
No


190
R ->
No


245
N ->
No


245
N -> D
No


251
E -> D
No


254
S -> N
Yes


291
Q ->
No


291
Q -> P
No


302
Q -> R
No


302
Q -> L
No


326
T -> P
No


330
D -> N
No


354
G -> V
Yes


425
T -> P
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 10 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 10







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known amino
Present
Position


acid sequence
in variant protein?
in variant protein?





106
yes
106









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1647. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












28
G -> C
No


173
G -> C
Yes


256
C -> T
Yes


274
G -> C
Yes


325
C ->
No


389
C -> G
Yes


610
G -> A
Yes


718
T ->
No


724
C ->
No


844
C -> T
Yes


857
-> G
No


885
C ->
No


897
-> G
No


1002
G -> A
No


1048
A ->
No


1048
A -> G
No


1068
A -> C
No


1076
G -> A
Yes


1187
A ->
No


1187
A -> C
No


1220
A -> G
No


1220
A -> T
No


1254
T -> G
No


1291
A -> C
No


1293
C -> G
No


1303
G -> A
No


1376
G -> T
Yes


1588
A -> C
No


1784
C -> T
Yes


1959
G -> A
Yes


2112
G -> A
Yes


2137
C -> G
Yes


2246
T ->
No


2246
T -> C
No


2288
T ->
No


2321
A -> C
No


2321
A -> T
No


2552
C ->
No


2552
C -> A
No


2559
C ->
No


2563
G ->
No


2748
C -> A
No


2768
T -> C
Yes


2862
C -> T
No


2895
A -> C
No


2907
A -> T
No


2922
G -> A
Yes


2928
-> A
No


2937
A -> G
No


2962
T -> G
No


2976
T -> A
No


2976
T -> G
No


3076
-> C
No


3085
T ->
No


3144
A -> C
No









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDN RYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFAL FFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFVAEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDS ASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNV corresponding to amino acids 1-498 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-498 of T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LMDQK (SEQ ID NO: 1062) corresponding to amino acids 499-503 of T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LMDQK (SEQ ID NO: 1062) in T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 12, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












4
P ->
No


25
P -> R
Yes


99
G -> R
Yes


135
F ->
No


137
L ->
No


190
R ->
No


245
N ->
No


245
N -> D
No


251
E -> D
No


254
S -> N
Yes


291
Q ->
No


291
Q -> P
No


302
Q -> R
No


302
Q -> L
No


326
T -> P
No


330
D -> N
No


354
G -> V
Yes


425
T -> P
No


435
F ->
No


435
F -> L
No


449
F ->
No


460
K -> *
No


460
K -> Q
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 13 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 13







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known amino
Present
Position


acid sequence
in variant protein?
in variant protein?





106
yes
106









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1824. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 14







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












28
G -> C
No


173
G -> C
Yes


256
C -> T
Yes


274
G -> C
Yes


325
C ->
No


389
C -> G
Yes


610
G -> A
Yes


718
T ->
No


724
C ->
No


844
C -> T
Yes


857
-> G
No


885
C ->
No


897
-> G
No


1002
G -> A
No


1048
A ->
No


1048
A -> G
No


1068
A -> C
No


1076
G -> A
Yes


1187
A ->
No


1187
A -> C
No


1220
A -> G
No


1220
A -> T
No


1254
T -> G
No


1291
A -> C
No


1293
C -> G
No


1303
G -> A
No


1376
G -> T
Yes


1588
A -> C
No


1618
T ->
No


1618
T -> C
No


1660
T ->
No


1693
A -> C
No


1693
A -> T
No


1845
T ->
No


1983
C ->
No


1983
C -> A
No


1990
C ->
No


1994
G ->
No


2179
C -> A
No


2199
T -> C
Yes


2293
C -> T
No


2326
A -> C
No


2338
A -> T
No


2353
G -> A
Yes


2359
-> A
No


2368
A -> G
No


2393
T -> G
No


2407
T -> A
No


2407
T -> G
No


2507
-> C
No


2516
T ->
No


2575
A -> C
No









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDN RYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFAL FFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFVAEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDS ASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNVADVVIKFPEEEAPSTVLSQNLFTPKQEIQHLFREPEK RPPTVVSNTFTALILSPLLLLFALWIRIGANVSNFTFAPSTIIFHLGHAAMLGLMYVYWT QLNMFQTLKYLAILGSVTFLAGNRMLAQQAVKR corresponding to amino acids 1-628 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-628 of T46984_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because although both signal-peptide prediction programs agree that this protein has a signal peptide, both trans-membrane region prediction programs predict that this protein has a trans-membrane region downstream of this signal peptide.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 15, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 15







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












4
P ->
No


25
P -> R
Yes


99
G -> R
Yes


135
F ->
No


137
L ->
No


190
R ->
No


245
N ->
No


245
N -> D
No


251
E -> D
No


254
S -> N
Yes


291
Q -> P
No


291
Q ->
No


302
Q -> L
No


302
Q -> R
No


326
T -> P
No


330
D -> N
No


354
G -> V
Yes


425
T -> P
No


435
F ->
No


435
F -> L
No


449
F ->
No


460
K -> Q
No


460
K -> *
No


537
P -> T
No


537
P ->
No


539
T ->
No


540
V ->
No


602
T -> N
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 16 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 16







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known amino
Present
Position


acid sequence
in variant protein?
in variant protein?





106
yes
106









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 2199. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 17 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 17







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












28
G −> C
No


173
G −> C
Yes


256
C −> T
Yes


274
G −> C
Yes


325
C −>
No


389
C −> G
Yes


610
G −> A
Yes


718
T −>
No


724
C −>
No


844
C −> T
Yes


857
−> G
No


885
C −>
No


897
−> G
No


1002
G −> A
No


1048
A −>
No


1048
A −> G
No


1068
A −> C
No


1076
G −> A
Yes


1187
A −>
No


1187
A −> C
No


1220
A −> G
No


1220
A −> T
No


1254
T −> G
No


1291
A −> C
No


1293
C −> G
No


1303
G −> A
No


1376
G −> T
Yes


1588
A −> C
No


1618
T −>
No


1618
T −> C
No


1660
T −>
No


1693
A −> C
No


1693
A −> T
No


1924
C −>
No


1924
C −> A
No


1931
C −>
No


1935
G −>
No


2120
C −> A
No


2140
T −> C
Yes


2449
A −>
Yes


2537
C −> T
Yes


2614
C −> T
Yes


2699
C −> T
Yes


2857
G −> A
Yes


2879
A −> G
Yes


3078
A −> G
Yes


3354
G −> A
Yes









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMN corresponding to amino acids 1-338 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-338 of T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SQDLH (SEQ ID NO: 1063) corresponding to amino acids 339-343 of T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SQDLH (SEQ ID NO: 1063) in T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 18, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 18







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












4
P −>
No


25
P −> R
Yes


99
G −> R
Yes


135
F −>
No


137
L −>
No


190
R −>
No


245
N −>
No


245
N −> D
No


251
E −> D
No


254
S −> N
Yes


291
Q −>
No


291
Q −> P
No


302
Q −> L
No


302
Q −> R
No


326
T −> P
No


330
D −> N
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 19 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 19







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





106
yes
106









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1344. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 20 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 20







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












28
G −> C
No


173
G −> C
Yes


256
C −> T
Yes


274
G −> C
Yes


325
C −>
No


389
C −> G
Yes


610
G −> A
Yes


718
T −>
No


724
C −>
No


844
C −> T
Yes


857
−> G
No


885
C −>
No


897
−> G
No


1002
G −> A
No


1048
A −>
No


1048
A −> G
No


1068
A −> C
No


1076
G −> A
Yes


1187
A −>
No


1187
A −> C
No


1220
A −> G
No


1220
A −> T
No


1254
T −> G
No


1291
A −> C
No


1293
C −> G
No


1303
G −> A
No


1505
A −> C
No


1535
T −>
No


1535
T −> C
No


1577
T −>
No


1610
A −> C
No


1610
A −> T
No


1841
C −>
No


1841
C −> A
No


1848
C −>
No


1852
G −>
No


2037
C −> A
No


2057
T −> C
Yes


2151
C −> T
No


2184
A −> C
No


2196
A −> T
No


2211
G −> A
Yes


2217
−> A
No


2226
A −> G
No


2251
T −> G
No


2265
T −> A
No


2265
T −> G
No


2365
−> C
No


2374
T −>
No


2433
A −> C
No









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390, comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence M corresponding to amino acids 1-1 of T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390, and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to KACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAV AALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVA RLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFES LSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPLTQATVKL EHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDNRYIANTVEL RVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFALFFQLVDVNT GAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFVAEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDSASGTYTLYLII GDATLKNPILWNVADVVIKFPEEEAPSTVLSQNLFTPKQEIQHLFREPEKRPPTVVSNTF TALILSPLLLLFALWIRIGANVSNFTFAPSTIIFHLGHAAMLGLMYVYWTQLNMFQTLKY LAILGSVTFLAGNRMLAQQAVKRTAH corresponding to amino acids 70-631 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 2-563 of T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390, wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because both trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 21, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 21







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












31
G −> R
Yes


67
F −>
No


69
L −>
No


122
R −>
No


177
N −>
No


177
N −> D
No


183
E −> D
No


186
S −> N
Yes


223
Q −> P
No


223
Q −>
No


234
Q −> L
No


234
Q −> R
No


258
T −> P
No


262
D −> N
No


286
G −> V
Yes


357
T −> P
No


367
F −> L
No


367
F −>
No


381
F −>
No


392
K −> *
No


392
K −> Q
No


469
P −>
No


469
P −> T
No


471
T −>
No


472
V −>
No


534
T −> N
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390, as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 22 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 22







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





106
yes
38









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 338 and ends at position 2026. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 23 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 23







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












68
C −> T
Yes


194
A −> G
Yes


428
G −> A
Yes


536
T −>
No


542
C −>
No


662
C −> T
Yes


675
−> G
No


703
C −>
No


715
−> G
No


820
G −> A
No


866
A −>
No


866
A −> G
No


886
A −> C
No


894
G −> A
Yes


1005
A −>
No


1005
A −> C
No


1038
A −> G
No


1038
A −> T
No


1072
T −> G
No


1109
A −> C
No


1111
C −> G
No


1121
G −> A
No


1194
G −> T
Yes


1406
A −> C
No


1436
T −>
No


1436
T −> C
No


1478
T −>
No


1511
A −> C
No


1511
A −> T
No


1742
C −>
No


1742
C −> A
No


1749
C −>
No


1753
G −>
No


1938
C −> A
No


1958
T −> C
Yes


2052
C −> T
No


2085
A −> C
No


2097
A −> T
No


2112
G −> A
Yes


2118
−> A
No


2127
A −> G
No


2152
T −> G
No


2166
T −> A
No


2166
T −> G
No


2266
−> C
No


2275
T −>
No


2334
A −> C
No









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDN RYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFA corresponding to amino acids 1-415 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-415 of T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence FGSGLVPMSPTSLLLLARLYFTWDMLLCWDSCMSTGLSSTCSRP (SEQ ID NO: 1064) corresponding to amino acids 416-459 of T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence FGSGLVPMSPTSLLLLARLYFTWDMLLCWDSCMSTGLSSTCSRP (SEQ ID NO: 1064) in T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 24, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 24







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previous know SNP?












4
P −>
No


25
P −> R
Yes


99
G −> R
Yes


135
F −>
No


137
L −>
No


190
R −>
No


245
N −>
No


245
N −> D
No


251
E −> D
No


254
S −> N
Yes


291
Q −>
No


291
Q −> P
No


302
Q −> R
No


302
Q −> L
No


326
T −> P
No


330
D −> N
No


354
G −> V
Yes


459
P −> T
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 25 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 25







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





106
yes
106









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1692. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 26 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 26







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












28
G −> C
No


173
G −> C
Yes


256
C −> T
Yes


274
G −> C
Yes


325
C −>
No


389
C −> G
Yes


610
G −> A
Yes


718
T −>
No


724
C −>
No


844
C −> T
Yes


857
−> G
No


885
C −>
No


897
−> G
No


1002
G −> A
No


1048
A −>
No


1048
A −> G
No


1068
A −> C
No


1076
G −> A
Yes


1187
A −>
No


1187
A −> C
No


1220
A −> G
No


1220
A −> T
No


1254
T −> G
No


1291
A −> C
No


1293
C −> G
No


1303
G −> A
No


1376
G −> T
Yes


1690
C −> A
No


1710
T −> C
Yes


1804
C −> T
No


1837
A −> C
No


1849
A −> T
No


1864
G −> A
Yes


1870
−> A
No


1879
A −> G
No


1904
T −> G
No


1918
T −> A
No


1918
T −> G
No


2018
−> C
No


2027
T −>
No


2086
A −> C
No









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDN RYIANTVE corresponding to amino acids 1-364 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-364 of T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GQVRWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGSPEVRSSILAWPT (SEQ ID NO: 1065) corresponding to amino acids 365-397 of T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GQVRWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGSPEVRSSILAWPT (SEQ ID NO: 1065) in T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 27, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 27







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












4
P −>
No


25
P −> R
Yes


99
G −> R
Yes


135
F −>
No


137
L −>
No


190
R −>
No


245
N −>
No


245
N −> D
No


251
E −> D
No


254
S −> N
Yes


291
Q −>
No


291
Q −> P
No


302
Q −> R
No


302
Q −> L
No


326
T −> P
No


330
D −> N
No


354
G −> V
Yes









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 28 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 28







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





106
yes
106









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1506. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 29 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 29







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












28
G −> C
No


173
G −> C
Yes


256
C −> T
Yes


274
G −> C
Yes


325
C −>
No


389
C −> G
Yes


610
G −> A
Yes


718
T −>
No


724
C −>
No


844
C −> T
Yes


857
−> G
No


885
C −>
No


897
−> G
No


1002
G −> A
No


1048
A −>
No


1048
A −> G
No


1068
A −> C
No


1076
G −> A
Yes


1187
A −>
No


1187
A −> C
No


1220
A −> G
No


1220
A −> T
No


1254
T −> G
No


1291
A −> C
No


1293
C −> G
No


1303
G −> A
No


1376
G −> T
Yes









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQ PLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVG corresponding to amino acids 1-329 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-329 of T46984_PEA1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 30, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 30







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












4
P −>
No


25
P −> R
Yes


99
G −> R
Yes


135
F −>
No


137
L −>
No


190
R −>
No


245
N −>
No


245
N −> D
No


251
E −> D
No


254
S −> N
Yes


291
Q −>
No


291
Q −> P
No


302
Q −> L
No


302
Q −> R
No


326
T −> P
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 31 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 31







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





106
yes
106









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1302. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 32 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 32







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












28
G −> C
No


173
G −> C
Yes


256
C −> T
Yes


274
G −> C
Yes


325
C−>
No


389
C −> G
Yes


610
G −> A
Yes


718
T−>
No


724
C−>
No


844
C −> T
Yes


857
−>G
No


885
C−>
No


897
−>G
No


1002
G −> A
No


1048
A−>
No


1048
A −> G
No


1068
A −> C
No


1076
G −> A
Yes


1187
A−>
No


1187
A −> C
No


1220
A −> G
No


1220
A −> T
No


1254
T −> G
No


1291
A −> C
No


1293
C −> G
No


1324
T −> C
Yes


1489
G −> A
Yes









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSI VEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNA IFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAI corresponding to amino acids 1-287 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-287 of T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GCWPSRQSREQHISSRRKMEILKTECQEKESRTIHSMRRKMEKKNFI (SEQ ID NO: 1066) corresponding to amino acids 288-334 of T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GCWPSRQSREQHISSRRKMEILKTECQEKESRTIHSMRRKMEKKNFI (SEQ ID NO: 1066) in T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 33, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 33







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












4
P−>
No


25
P −> R
Yes


99
G −> R
Yes


135
F−>
No


137
L−>
No


190
R−>
No


245
N−>
No


245
N −> D
No


251
E −> D
No


254
S −> N
Yes


320
T −> P
No


324
M −> L
No


329
E −> K
Yes


334
I −> V
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 34 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 34







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





106
yes
106









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1317. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 35 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 35







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












28
G −> C
No


173
G −> C
Yes


256
C −> T
Yes


274
G −> C
Yes


325
C−>
No


389
C −> G
Yes


610
G −> A
Yes


718
T−>
No


724
C−>
No


844
C −> T
Yes


857
−>G
No


885
C−>
No


897
−>G
No


1002
G −> A
No


1048
A−>
No


1048
A −> G
No


1068
A −> C
No


1076
G −> A
Yes


1240
C −> T
No


1273
A −> C
No


1285
A −> T
No


1300
G −> A
Yes


1306
−>A
No


1315
A −> G
No


1340
T −> G
No


1354
T −> A
No


1354
T −> G
No


1454
−>C
No


1463
T−>
No


1522
A −> C
No









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEAL corresponding to amino acids 1-145 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-145 of T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MDPDWCQCLQLHFCS (SEQ ID NO: 1067) corresponding to amino acids 146-160 of T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MDPDWCQCLQLHFCS (SEQ ID NO: 1067) in T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 36, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 36







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












4
P−>
No


25
P −> R
Yes


99
G −> R
Yes


135
F−>
No


137
L−>
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 37 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 37







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





106
yes
106









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 795. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 38 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 38







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












28
G −> C
No


173
G −> C
Yes


256
C −> T
Yes


274
G −> C
Yes


325
C−>
No


389
C −> G
Yes


610
G −> A
Yes


718
T−>
No


724
C−>
No


879
C −> A
No


899
T −> C
Yes


993
C −> T
No


1026
A −> C
No


1038
A −> T
No


1053
G −> A
Yes


1059
−>A
No


1068
A −> G
No


1093
T −> G
No


1107
T −> A
No


1107
T −> G
No


1207
−>C
No


1216
T−>
No


1275
A −> C
No









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSS VTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLA corresponding to amino acids 1-160 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-160 of T46984_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 39, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 39







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












4
P−>
No


25
P −> R
Yes


99
G −> R
Yes


135
F−>
No


137
L−>
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 40 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 40







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





106
yes
106









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 795. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 41 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 41







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












28
G −> C
No


173
G −> C
Yes


256
C −> T
Yes


274
G −> C
Yes


325
C−>
No


389
C −> G
Yes


610
G −> A
Yes


718
T−>
No


724
C−>
No


848
G −> T
Yes


879
C −> G
Yes


1008
A −> G
Yes


1397
A −> G
Yes









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCE corresponding to amino acids 1-101 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-101 of T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) corresponding to amino acids 102-116 of T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) in T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 42, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 42







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












4
P−>
No


25
P −> R
Yes


99
G −> R
Yes









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 43 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 43







Glycosylation site(s)










Position(s) on known
Present in



amino acid sequence
variant protein?







106
no










Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 663. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 44 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 44







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on
Alternative
Previously


nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?












28
G −> C
No


173
G −> C
Yes


256
C −> T
Yes


274
G −> C
Yes


325
C−>
No


389
C −> G
Yes


610
G −> A
Yes


668
C −> T
Yes


681
−>G
No


709
C−>
No


721
−>G
No


826
G −> A
No


872
A−>
No


872
A −> G
No


892
A −> C
No


900
G −> A
Yes


1011
A−>
No


1011
A −> C
No


1044
A −> G
No


1044
A −> T
No


1078
T −> G
No


1115
A −> C
No


1117
C −> G
No


1127
G −> A
No


1200
G −> T
Yes


1412
A −> C
No


1442
T−>
No


1442
T −> C
No


1484
T−>
No


1517
A −> C
No


1517
A −> T
No


1748
C−>
No


1748
C −> A
No


1755
C−>
No


1759
G−>
No


1944
C −> A
No


1964
T −> C
Yes


2058
C −> T
No


2091
A −> C
No


2103
A −> T
No


2118
G −> A
Yes


2124
−>A
No


2133
A −> G
No


2158
T −> G
No


2172
T −> A
No


2172
T −> G
No


2272
−>C
No


2281
T−>
No


2340
A −> C
No









Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) and RIB2_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESAFYSIVGLSSL GAQVPDAK corresponding to amino acids 1-69 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-69 of T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) corresponding to amino acids 70-84 of T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) in T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 45, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 45







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously


amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?












4
P−>
No


25
P −> R
Yes









The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide—protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 46 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 46







Glycosylation site(s)










Position(s) on known
Present in



amino acid sequence
variant protein?







106
no










Variant protein T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 567. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 47 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 47







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












28
G −> C
No


173
G −> C
Yes


256
C −> T
Yes


274
G −> C
Yes


325
C −>
No


389
C −> G
Yes


572
C −> T
Yes


585
−> G
No


613
C −>
No


625
−> G
No


730
G −> A
No


776
A −>
No


776
A −> G
No


796
A −> C
No


804
G −> A
Yes


915
A −>
No


915
A −> C
No


948
A −> G
No


948
A −> T
No


982
T −> G
No


1019
A −> C
No


1021
C −> G
No


1031
G −> A
No


1104
G −> T
Yes


1316
A −> C
No


1346
T −>
No


1346
T −> C
No


1388
T −>
No


1421
A −> C
No


1421
A −> T
No


1652
C −>
No


1652
C −> A
No


1659
C −>
No


1663
G −>
No


1848
C −> A
No


1868
T −> C
Yes


1962
C −> T
No


1995
A −> C
No


2007
A −> T
No


2022
G −> A
Yes


2028
−> A
No


2037
A −> G
No


2062
T −> G
No


2076
T −> A
No


2076
T −> G
No


2176
−> C
No


2185
T −>
No


2244
A −> C
No









As noted above, cluster T46984 features 49 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 335) according to the present invention is supported by 240 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314) (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327), T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) and T46984_PEA1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). Table 48 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 48







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment



Transcript
starting
ending



name
position
position







T46984_PEA_1_T2
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 314)



T46984_PEA 1_T3
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 315)



T46984_PEA_1_T12
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 316)



T46984_PEA_1_T13
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 317)



T46984_PEA_1_T14
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 318)



T46984_PEA_1_T15
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 319)



T46984_PEA_1_T19
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 320)



T46984_PEA_1_T23
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 321)



T46984_PEA_1_T32
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 323)



T46984_PEA_1_T34
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 324)



146984_PEA_1_T35
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 325)



T46984_PEA_1_T40
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 326)



T46984_PEA_1_T42
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 327)



T46984_PEA_1_T43
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 328)



T46984_PEA_1_T47
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 330)



T46984_PEA_1_T48
1
328



(SEQ ID NO: 331)










Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 336) according to the present invention is supported by 321 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314) (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327), T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) and T46984_PEA1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). Table 49 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 49







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment



Transcript
starting
ending



name
position
position







T46984_PEA_1_T2
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 314)



T46984_PEA 1_T3
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 315)



T46984_PEA_1_T12
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 316)



T46984_PEA_1_T13
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 317)



T46984_PEA_1_T14
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 318)



T46984_PEA_1_T15
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 319)



T46984_PEA_1_T19
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 320)



T46984_PEA_1_T23
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 321)



T46984_PEA_1_T32
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 323)



T46984_PEA_1_T34
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 324)



146984_PEA_1_T35
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 325)



T46984_PEA_1_T40
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 326)



T46984_PEA_1_T42
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 327)



T46984_PEA_1_T43
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 328)



T46984_PEA_1_T47
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 330)



T46984_PEA_1_T48
329
522



(SEQ ID NO: 331)










Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 337) according to the present invention is supported by 3 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322). Table 50 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 50







Segment location on transcripts












Segment
Segment



Transcript
starting
ending



name
position
position







T46984_PEA_1_T27
1
340



(SEQ ID NO: 322)










Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node12 (SEQ ID NO: 338) according to the present invention is supported by 262 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314) (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327), T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) and T46984_PEA1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). Table 51 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 51







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
437
569


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T40
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:326)


T46984_PEA_1_T42
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:327)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:328)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:330)


T46984_PEA_1_T48
619
751


(SEQ ID NO:331)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node14 (SEQ ID NO: 339) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). Table 52 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 52







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T48
795
1718


(SEQ ID NO:331)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node25 (SEQ ID NO: 340) according to the present invention is supported by 257 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327) and T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328). Table 53 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 53







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
1006
1171


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
1006
1171


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1006
1171


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1006
1171


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1006
1171


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1006
1171


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
1006
1171


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1006
1171


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
824
989


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
830
995


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1006
1171


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
734
899


(SEQ ID NO:325)


T46984_PEA_1_T40
1006
1171


(SEQ ID NO:326)


T46984_PEA_1_T42
1006
1171


(SEQ ID NO:327)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
1006
1171


(SEQ ID NO:328)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node29 (SEQ ID NO: 341) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327). Table 54 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 54







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T42
1302
1501


(SEQ ID NO:327)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node34 (SEQ ID NO: 342) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326). Table 55 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 55







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T40
1408
1717


(SEQ ID NO:326)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node46 (SEQ ID NO: 343) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 56 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 56







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T46
1
306


(SEQ ID NO:329)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node47 (SEQ ID NO: 344) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320) and T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 57 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 57







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T46984_PEA_1_T3
1615
2242


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
1615
2242


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
307
934


(SEQ ID NO:329)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node52 (SEQ ID NO: 345) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320) and T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321). Table 58 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 58







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
1838
2904


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
2466
3532


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1838
2904


(SEQ ID NO:321)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 337)5 according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332). Table 59 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 59







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T51
1
348


(SEQ ID NO:332)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node69 (SEQ ID NO: 347) according to the present invention is supported by 8 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 60 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 60







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T52
1
927


(SEQ ID NO:333)


T46984_PEA_1_T54
1
927


(SEQ ID NO:334)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node75 (SEQ ID NO: 348) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318). Table 61 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 61







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T14
2199
3529


(SEQ ID NO:318)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node86 (SEQ ID NO: 349) according to the present invention is supported by 314 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 62 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 62







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
3492
3750


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2886
3144


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
2286
2544


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
2317
2575


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
2175
2433


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
4120
4378


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3396
3654


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
2076
2334


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
2082
2340


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1828
2086


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1986
2244


(SEQ ID NO:325)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
1264
1522


(SEQ ID NO:328)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1578
1836


(SEQ ID NO:329)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
1017
1275


(SEQ ID NO:330)


T46984_PEA_1_T51
614
872


(SEQ ID NO:332)


T46984_PEA_1_T52
1117
1375


(SEQ ID NO:333)


T46984_PEA_1_T54
1117
1602


(SEQ ID NO:334)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node9 (SEQ ID NO: 350) according to the present invention is supported by 304 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327), T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) and T46984_PEA1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). Table 63 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 63







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
341
436


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T40
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:326)


T46984_PEA_1_T42
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:327)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:328)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:330)


T46984_PEA_1_T48
523
618


(SEQ ID NO:331)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node13 (SEQ ID NO: 351) according to the present invention is supported by 232 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327), T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328) and T46984_PEA1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). Table 64 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 64







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
570
612


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T40
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:326)


T46984_PEA_1_T42
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:327)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:328)


T46984_PEA_1_T48
752
794


(SEQ ID NO:331)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node19 (SEQ ID NO: 352) according to the present invention is supported by 237 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327) and T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328). Table 65 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 65







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
795
870


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
795
870


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
795
870


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
795
870


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
795
870


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
795
870


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
795
870


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
795
870


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
613
688


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
619
694


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
795
870


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
523
598


(SEQ ID NO:325)


T46984_PEA_1_T40
795
870


(SEQ ID NO:326)


T46984_PEA_1_T42
795
870


(SEQ ID NO:327)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
795
870


(SEQ ID NO:328)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 353) according to the present invention is supported by 242 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327) and T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328). Table 66 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 66







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
871
975


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
871
975


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
871
975


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
871
975


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
871
975


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
871
975


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
871
975


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
871
975


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
689
793


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
695
799


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
871
975


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
599
703


(SEQ ID NO:325)


T46984_PEA_1_T40
871
975


(SEQ ID NO:326)


T46984_PEA_1_T42
871
975


(SEQ ID NO:327)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
871
975


(SEQ ID NO:328)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 354) according to the present invention is supported by 205 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327) and T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328). Table 67 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 67







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
976
1005


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
976
1005


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
976
1005


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
976
1005


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
976
1005


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
976
1005


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
976
1005


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
976
1005


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
794
823


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
800
829


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
976
1005


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
704
733


(SEQ ID NO:325)


T46984_PEA_1_T40
976
1005


(SEQ ID NO:326)


T46984_PEA_1_T42
976
1005


(SEQ ID NO:327)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
976
1005


(SEQ ID NO:328)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 355) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326) and T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327). Table 68 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 68







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
1172
1182


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
1172
1182


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1172
1182


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1172
1182


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1172
1182


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1172
1182


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
1172
1182


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1172
1182


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
990
1000


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
996
1006


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1172
1182


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
900
910


(SEQ ID NO:325)


T46984_PEA_1_T40
1172
1182


(SEQ ID NO:326)


T46984_PEA_1_T42
1172
1182


(SEQ ID NO:327)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node28 (SEQ ID NO: 356) according to the present invention is supported by 242 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326) and T46984_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327). Table 69 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 69







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
1183
1301


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
1183
1301


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1183
1301


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1183
1301


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1183
1301


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1183
1301


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
1183
1301


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1183
1301


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1001
1119


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1007
1125


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1183
1301


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
911
1029


(SEQ ID NO:325)


T46984_PEA_1_T40
1183
1301


(SEQ ID NO:326)


T46984_PEA_1_T42
1183
1301


(SEQ ID NO:327)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node31 (SEQ ID NO: 357) according to the present invention is supported by 207 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326). Table 70 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 70







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
1302
1329


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
1302
1329


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1302
1329


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1302
1329


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1302
1329


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1302
1329


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
1302
1329


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1302
1329


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1120
1147


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1126
1153


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1302
1329


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1030
1057


(SEQ ID NO:325)


T46984_PEA_1_T40
1302
1329


(SEQ ID NO:326)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node32 (SEQ ID NO: 358) according to the present invention is supported by 226 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326). Table 71 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 71







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
1330
1407


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
1330
1407


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1330
1407


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1330
1407


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1330
1407


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
1330
1407


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1330
1407


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1148
1225


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1154
1231


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1330
1407


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1058
1135


(SEQ ID NO:325)


T46984_PEA_1_T40
1330
1407


(SEQ ID NO:326)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node38 (SEQ ID NO: 359) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324) and T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325). Table 72 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 72







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
1408
1412


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
1408
1412


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1408
1412


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1408
1412


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1408
1412


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
1408
1412


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1408
1412


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1226
1230


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1232
1236


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1408
1412


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1136
1140


(SEQ ID NO:325)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node39 (SEQ ID NO: 360) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324) and T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325). Table 73 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 73







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
1413
1435


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
1413
1435


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1413
1435


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1413
1435


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1413
1435


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1330
1352


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
1413
1435


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1413
1435


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1231
1253


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1237
1259


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1413
1435


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1141
1163


(SEQ ID NO:325)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node40 (SEQ ID NO: 361) according to the present invention is supported by 227 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324) and T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325). Table 74 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 74







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
1436
1499


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
1436
1499


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1436
1499


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1436
1499


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1436
1499


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1353
1416


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
1436
1499


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1436
1499


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1254
1317


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1260
1323


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1436
1499


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1164
1227


(SEQ ID NO:325)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node42 (SEQ ID NO: 362) according to the present invention is supported by 239 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324) and T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325). Table 75 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 75







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
1500
1562


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
1500
1562


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1500
1562


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1500
1562


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1500
1562


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1417
1479


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
1500
1562


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1500
1562


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1318
1380


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1324
1386


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1500
1562


(SEQ ID NO:324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1228
1290


(SEQ ID NO:325)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node43 (SEQ ID NO: 363) according to the present invention is supported by 235 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323) and T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325). Table 76 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 76







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
1563
1614


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
1563
1614


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1563
1614


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1563
1614


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1563
1614


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1480
1531


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
1563
1614


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1563
1614


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1381
1432


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1387
1438


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1291
1342


(SEQ ID NO:325)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node48 (SEQ ID NO: 364) according to the present invention is supported by 282 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 77 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 77







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
1615
1715


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2243
2343


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1615
1715


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1615
1715


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1615
1715


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1532
1632


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
2243
2343


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1615
1715


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1433
1533


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1439
1539


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1343
1443


(SEQ ID NO:325)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
935
1035


(SEQ ID NO:329)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node49 (SEQ ID NO: 365) according to the present invention is supported by 262 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 78 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 78







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
1716
1757


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2344
2385


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1716
1757


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1716
1757


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1716
1757


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1633
1674


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
2344
2385


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1716
1757


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1534
1575


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1540
1581


5SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1444
1485


(SEQ ID NO:325)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1036
1077


(SEQ ID NO:329)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node50 (SEQ ID NO: 366) according to the present invention is supported by 277 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 79 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 79







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
1758
1809


(SEQ ID NO:314)


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2386
2437


(SEQ ID NO:315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1758
1809


(SEQ ID NO:316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1758
1809


(SEQ ID NO:317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1758
1809


(SEQ ID NO:318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1675
1726


(SEQ ID NO:319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
2386
2437


(SEQ ID NO:320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1758
1809


(SEQ ID NO:321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1576
1627


(SEQ ID NO:322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1582
1633


(SEQ ID NO:323)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1486
1537


(SEQ ID NO:325)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1078
1129


(SEQ ID NO:329)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node51 (SEQ ID NO: 367) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320) and T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321). Table 80 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 80







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
1810
1837


(SEQ ID NO: 314)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1810
1837


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
2438
2465


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
1810
1837


(SEQ ID NO: 321)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node53 (SEQ ID NO: 368) according to the present invention is supported by 16 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320) and T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321). Table 81 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 81







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
2905
2963


(SEQ ID NO: 314)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1810
1868


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
3533
3591


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
2905
2963


(SEQ ID NO: 321)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node54 (SEQ ID NO: 369) according to the present invention is supported by 18 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320) and T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321). Table 82 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 82







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
2964
3043


T46984_PEA_1_T19
3592
3671


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
2964
3043


(SEQ ID NO: 321)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node55 (SEQ ID NO: 370) according to the present invention is supported by 335 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 83 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 83







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
3044
3110


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2438
2504


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1838
1904


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1869
1935


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1810
1876


(SEQ ID NO: 318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1727
1793


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
3672
3738


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3044
3110


(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1628
1694


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1634
1700


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1538
1604


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1130
1196


(SEQ ID NO: 329)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node57 (SEQ ID NO: 371) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 84 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 84







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
3111
3130


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2505
2524


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1905
1924


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1936
1955


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1877
1896


(SEQ ID NO: 318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1794
1813


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
3739
3758


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3111
3130


(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1695
1714


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1701
1720


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1605
1624


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1197
1216


(SEQ ID NO: 329)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 337)0 according to the present invention is supported by 326 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 85 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 85







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
3131
3165


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2525
2559


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1925
1959


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1956
1990


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1897
1931


(SEQ ID NO: 318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1814
1848


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
3759
3793


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1715
1749


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1721
1755


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1625
1659


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1217
1251


(SEQ ID NO: 329)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node62 (SEQ ID NO: 373) according to the present invention is supported by 335 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO:317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO:318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 86 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 86







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T46984_PEA_1_T2
3166
3226


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2560
2620


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
1960
2020


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
1991
2051


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1932
1992


(SEQ ID NO: 318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1849
1909


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
3794
3854


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1750
1810


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1756
1816


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1660
1720


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1252
1312


(SEQ ID NO: 329)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 337)6 according to the present invention is supported by 336 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) and T46984_PEA1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332). Table 87 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 87







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
3227
3261


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2621
2655


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
2021
2055


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
2052
2086


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
1993
2027


(SEQ ID NO: 318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1910
1944


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
3855
3889


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3131
3165


(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1811
1845


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1817
1851


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1563
1597


(SEQ ID NO: 324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1721
1755


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1313
1347


(SEQ ID NO: 329)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
752
786


(SEQ ID NO: 330)


T46984_PEA_1_T51
349
383


(SEQ ID NO: 332)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 337)7 according to the present invention is supported by 323 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) and T46984_PEA1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332). Table 88 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 88







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
3262
3302


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2656
2696


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
2056
2096


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
2087
2127


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
2028
2068


(SEQ ID NO: 318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1945
1985


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
3890
3930


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3166
3206


(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1846
1886


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1852
1892


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1598
1638


(SEQ ID NO: 324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1756
1796


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1348
1388


(SEQ ID NO: 329)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
787
827


(SEQ ID NO: 330)


T46984_PEA_1_T51
384
424


(SEQ ID NO: 332)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node70 (SEQ ID NO: 376) according to the present invention is supported by 337 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 89 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 89







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
3303
3377


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2697
2771


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
2097
2171


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
2128
2202


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
2069
2143


(SEQ ID NO: 318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
1986
2060


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
3931
4005


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3207
3281


(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1887
1961


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1893
1967


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1639
1713


(SEQ ID NO: 324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1797
1871


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1389
1463


(SEQ ID NO: 329)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
828
902


(SEQ ID NO: 330)


T46984_PEA_1_T51
425
499


(SEQ ID NO: 332)


T46984_PEA_1_T52
928
1002


(SEQ ID NO: 333)


T46984_PEA_1_T54
928
1002


(SEQ ID NO: 334)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node71 (SEQ ID NO: 377) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 90 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 90







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
3378
3399


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2772
2793


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
2172
2193


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
2203
2224


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
2144
2165


(SEQ ID NO: 318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
2061
2082


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
4006
4027


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3282
3303


(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1962
1983


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1968
1989


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1714
1735


(SEQ ID NO: 324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1872
1893


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1464
1485


(SEQ ID NO: 329)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
903
924


(SEQ ID NO: 330)


T46984_PEA_1_T51
500
521


(SEQ ID NO: 332)


T46984_PEA_1_T52
1003
1024


(SEQ ID NO: 333)


T46984_PEA_1_T54
1003
1024


(SEQ ID NO: 334)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node72 (SEQ ID NO: 378) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 91 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 91







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
3400
3421


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2794
2815


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
2194
2215


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
2225
2246


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
2166
2187


(SEQ ID NO: 318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
2083
2104


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
4028
4049


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3304
3325


(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
1984
2005


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
1990
2011


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1736
1757


(SEQ ID NO: 324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1894
1915


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
1172
1193


(SEQ ID NO: 328)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1486
1507


(SEQ ID NO: 329)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
925
946


(SEQ ID NO: 330)


T46984_PEA_1_T51
522
543


(SEQ ID NO: 332)


T46984_PEA_1_T52
1025
1046


(SEQ ID NO: 333)


T46984_PEA_1_T54
1025
1046


(SEQ ID NO: 334)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node73 (SEQ ID NO: 379) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 92 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 92







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
3422
3428


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2816
2822


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
2216
2222


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
2247
2253


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
2188
2194


(SEQ ID NO: 318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
2105
2111


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
4050
4056


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3326
3332


(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
2006
2012


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
2012
2018


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1758
1764


(SEQ ID NO: 324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1916
1922


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
1194
1200


(SEQ ID NO: 328)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1508
1514


(SEQ ID NO: 329)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
947
953


(SEQ ID NO: 330)


T46984_PEA_1_T51
544
550


(SEQ ID NO: 332)


T46984_PEA_1_T52
1047
1053


(SEQ ID NO: 333)


T46984_PEA_1_T54
1047
1053


(SEQ ID NO: 334)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node74 (SEQ ID NO: 380) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 93 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 93







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
3429
3432


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2823
2826


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
2223
2226


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
2254
2257


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T14
2195
2198


(SEQ ID NO: 318)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
2112
2115


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
4057
4060


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3333
3336


(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
2013
2016


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
2019
2022


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1765
1768


(SEQ ID NO: 324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1923
1926


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
1201
1204


(SEQ ID NO: 328)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1515
1518


(SEQ ID NO: 329)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
954
957


(SEQ ID NO: 330)


T46984_PEA_1_T51
551
554


(SEQ ID NO: 332)


T46984_PEA_1_T52
1054
1057


(SEQ ID NO: 333)


T46984_PEA_1_T54
1054
1057


(SEQ ID NO: 334)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node83 (SEQ ID NO: 381) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 94 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 94







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
3433
3437


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2827
2831


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
2227
2231


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
2258
2262


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
2116
2120


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
4061
4065


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3337
3341


(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
2017
2021


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
2023
2027


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1769
1773


(SEQ ID NO: 324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1927
1931


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
1205
1209


(SEQ ID NO: 328)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1519
1523


(SEQ ID NO: 329)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
958
962


(SEQ ID NO: 330)


T46984_PEA_1_T51
555
559


(SEQ ID NO: 332)


T46984_PEA_1_T52
1058
1062


(SEQ ID NO: 333)


T46984_PEA_1_T54
1058
1062


(SEQ ID NO: 334)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node84 (SEQ ID NO: 382) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 95 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 95







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
3438
3451


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2832
2845


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
2232
2245


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
2263
2276


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
2121
2134


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
4066
4079


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3342
3355


(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
2022
2035


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
2028
2041


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1774
1787


(SEQ ID NO: 324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1932
1945


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
1210
1223


(SEQ ID NO: 328)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1524
1537


(SEQ ID NO: 329)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
963
976


(SEQ ID NO: 330)


T46984_PEA_1_T51
560
573


(SEQ ID NO: 332)


T46984_PEA_1_T52
1063
1076


(SEQ ID NO: 333)


T46984_PEA_1_T54
1063
1076


(SEQ ID NO: 334)









Segment cluster T46984_PEA1_node85 (SEQ ID NO: 383) according to the present invention is supported by 295 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA1_T2, T46984_PEA1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 96 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 96







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












T46984_PEA_1_T2
3452
3491


T46984_PEA_1_T3
2846
2885


(SEQ ID NO: 315)


T46984_PEA_1_T12
2246
2285


(SEQ ID NO: 316)


T46984_PEA_1_T13
2277
2316


(SEQ ID NO: 317)


T46984_PEA_1_T15
2135
2174


(SEQ ID NO: 319)


T46984_PEA_1_T19
4080
4119


(SEQ ID NO: 320)


T46984_PEA_1_T23
3356
3395


(SEQ ID NO: 321)


T46984_PEA_1_T27
2036
2075


(SEQ ID NO: 322)


T46984_PEA_1_T32
2042
2081


(SEQ ID NO: 323)


T46984_PEA_1_T34
1788
1827


(SEQ ID NO: 324)


T46984_PEA_1_T35
1946
1985


(SEQ ID NO: 325)


T46984_PEA_1_T43
1224
1263


(SEQ ID NO: 328)


T46984_PEA_1_T46
1538
1577


(SEQ ID NO: 329)


T46984_PEA_1_T47
977
1016


(SEQ ID NO: 330)


T46984_PEA_1_T51
574
613


(SEQ ID NO: 332)


T46984_PEA_1_T52
1077
1116


(SEQ ID NO: 333)


T46984_PEA_1_T54
1077
1116


(SEQ ID NO: 334)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P2 x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 4716.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 498 Total


      length: 498


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P3 x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4085.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 433 Total


      length: 433


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 4716.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 498 Total


      length: 498


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 5974.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 628 Total


      length: 628


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3179.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 338 Total


      length: 338


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 5348.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 562 Total


      length: 562


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3910.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 415 Total


      length: 415


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3434.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 373 Total


      length: 373


      Matching Percent Similarity: 98.93 Matching Percent


      Identity: 98.39
    • Total Percent Similarity: 98.93 Total Percent


      Identity: 98.39
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3087.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 329 Total


      length: 329


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2697.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 287 Total


      length: 287


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1368.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 145 Total


      length: 145


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1500.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 160 Total


      length: 160


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 970.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 103 Total


      length: 103


      Matching Percent Similarity: 99.03 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.03
    • Total Percent Similarity: 99.03 Total Percent


      Identity: 99.03
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T46984_PEA1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) x RIB2_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 656.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 69 Total


      length: 69


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER M78530

Cluster M78530 features 3 transcript(s) and 21 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







M78530_PEA_1_T11
399



M78530_PEA_1_T12
400



M78530_PEA_1_T13
401

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







M78530_PEA_1_node_0
402



M78530_PEA_1_node_15
403



M78530_PEA_1_node_16
404



M78530_PEA_1_node_19
405



M78530_PEA_1_node_21
406



M78530_PEA_1_node_23
407



M78530_PEA_1_node_27
408



M78530_PEA_1_node_29
409



M78530_PEA_1_node_36
410



M78530_PEA_1_node_37
411



M78530_PEA_1_node_2
412



M78530_PEA_1_node_4
413



M78530_PEA_1_node_5
414



M78530_PEA_1_node_7
415



M78530_PEA_1_node_9
416



M78530_PEA_1_node_10
417



M78530_PEA_1_node_18
418



M78530_PEA_1_node_25
419



M78530_PEA_1_node_30
420



M78530_PEA_1_node_33
421



M78530_PEA_1_node_34
422

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest











Corresponding


Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:
Transcript(s)





M78530_PEA_1_P15
426
M78530_PEA_1_T11




(SEQ ID NO:399)


M78530_PEA_1_P16
427
M78530_PEA_1_T12




(SEQ ID NO.400)


M78530_PEA_1_P17
428
M78530_PEA_1_T13




(SEQ ID NO:401)









Cluster M78530 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 40 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 40 and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: ovarian carcinoma.









TABLE 4







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














adrenal
40



bladder
41



brain
52



colon
126



epithelial
51



general
35



kidney
199



lung
63



breast
0



ovary
0



pancreas
20



prostate
28



stomach
0



uterus
113

















TABLE 5







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4
















adrenal
6.4e−01
6.9e−01
7.1e−01
1.1
7.8e−01
0.9


bladder
3.3e−01
4.5e−01
2.8e−01
2.0
4.9e−01
1.4


brain
7.9e−01
8.1e−01
8.5e−01
0.6
9.8e−01
0.4


colon
4.7e−01
6.1e−01
9.7e−01
0.5
9.9e−01
0.4


epithelial
2.0e−01
8.2e−01
3.3e−03
1.6
2.5e−01
0.9


general
1.3e−01
8.5e−01
7.4e−10
2.2
6.0e−04
1.4


kidney
7.0e−01
7.6e−01
1
0.2
1
0.1


lung
8.6e−01
9.1e−01
1
0.3
1
0.3


breast
1.9e−01
2.8e−01
3.3e−01
2.4
5.6e−01
1.6


ovary
1.6e−02
1.3e−02
7.0e−05
10.3
6.3e−06
9.3


pancreas
2.6e−01
4.1e−01
3.5e−02
2.2
1.2e−01
1.5


prostate
7.9e−01
8.6e−01
4.7e−01
1.2
6.3e−01
1.0


stomach
1.1e−01
4.5e−01
5.0e−01
2.2
8.0e−01
1.3


uterus
5.3e−01
8.2e−01
2.4e−01
1.0
7.7e−01
0.6









For this cluster, at least one oligonucleotide was found to demonstrate overexpression of the cluster, although not of at least one transcript/segment as listed below. Microarray (chip) data is also available for this cluster as follows. Various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer, as previously described. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this cluster but not other segments/transcripts below (in relation to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 6.









TABLE 6







Oligonucleotides related to this cluster









Oligonucleotide
Overexpressed in



name
cancers
Chip reference





M78530_0_6_0
ovarian carcinoma
OVA


(SEQ ID NO:1027)









As noted above, cluster M78530 features 3 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) and Q9HCB6 (SEQ ID NO:424):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEE ETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSH SKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLN VRAAPSAEFSVDRTRHLMSFLTMMGPSPDWNVGLSAEDLCTKECGWVQKVVQDLIPW DAGTDSGVTYESPNKPTIPQEKIRPLTSLDHPQSPFYDPEGGSITQVARVVIERIARKGEQ CNIVPDNVDDIVADLAPEEKDEDDTPETCIYSNWSPWSACSSSTCDKGKRMRQRMLKA QLDLSVPCPDTQDFQPCMGPGCSDEDGSTCTMSEWITWSPCSISCGMGMRSRERYVKQ FPEDGSVCTLPTEE corresponding to amino acids 1-544 of Q9HCB6, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-544 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), a bridging amino acid T corresponding to amino acid 545 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to EKCTVNEECSPSSCLMTEWGEWDECSATCGMGMKKRHRMIKMNPADGSMCKAETSQ AEKCMMPECHTIPCLLSPWSEWSDCSVTCGKGMRTRQRMLKSLAELGDCNEDLEQVE KCMLPEC corresponding to amino acids 546-665 of Q9HCB6, which also corresponds to amino acids 546-665 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) corresponding to amino acids 666-695 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), wherein said first amino acid sequence, bridging amino acid, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) in M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426).


Comparison report between M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) and O94862 (SEQ ID NO:425):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS (SEQ ID NO: 1071) corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to AAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQ VFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGT AKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAE LGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLNVRAAPSAEFSVDRTRHLMSFLTM MGPSPDWNVGLSAEDLCTKECGWVQKVVQDLIPWDAGTDSGVTYESPNKPTIPQEKIR PLTSLDHPQSPFYDPEGGSITQVARVVIERIARKGEQCNIVPDNVDDIVADLAPEEKDED DTPETCIYSNWSPWSACSSSTCDKGKRMRQRMLKAQLDLSVPCPDTQDFQPCMGPGCS DEDGSTCTMSEWITWSPCSISCGMGMRSRERYVKQFPEDGSVCTLPTEETEKCTVNEEC SPSSCLMTEWGEWDECSATCGMGMKKRHRMIKMNPADGSMCKAETSQAEKCMMPE CHTIPCLLSPWSEWSDCSVTCGKGMRTRQRMLKSLAELGDCNEDLEQVEKCMLPEC corresponding to amino acids 1-582 of O94862, which also corresponds to amino acids 84-665 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) corresponding to amino acids 666-695 of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS (SEQ ID NO: 1071) of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426).


3. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) in M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





278
E −> D
No


278
E −> V
No









Variant protein M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 629 and ends at position 2713. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












760
C −> T
No


1461
A −> T
No


1462
G −> T
No


1492
A −> G
No









Variant protein M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) and Q8NCD7 (SEQ ID NO: 423):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEE ETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSH SKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLN V corresponding to amino acids 1-297 of Q8NCD7, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-297 of M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427).


Comparison report between M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) and Q9HCB6 (SEQ ID NO: 424):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEE ETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSH SKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLN V corresponding to amino acids 1-297 of Q9HCB6, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-297 of M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427).


Comparison report between M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) and O94862 (SEQ ID NO: 425):


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS (SEQ ID NO: 1071) corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to AAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQ VFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGT AKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAE LGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLNV corresponding to amino acids 1-214 of O94862, which also corresponds to amino acids 84-297 of M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS (SEQ ID NO: 1071) of M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





278
E −> D
No


278
E −> V
No









Variant protein M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 629 and ends at position 1519. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












760
C −> T
No


1461
A −> T
No


1462
G −> T
No


1492
A −> G
No


1670
T −> C
No


1957
T −> C
No


2004
A −> C
No


2005
A −> T
No









Variant protein M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M78530_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) and Q8NCD7:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEE ETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSH SKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQ corresponding to amino acids 1-275 of Q8NCD7, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-275 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) corresponding to amino acids 276-285 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) in M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428).


Comparison report between M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) and Q9HCB6:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEE ETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSH SKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQ corresponding to amino acids 1-275 of Q9HCB6, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-275 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) corresponding to amino acids 276-285 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) in M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428).


Comparison report between M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) and O94862:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS (SEQ ID NO: 1071) corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to AAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQ VFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGT AKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAE LGSPVKMEEEIRQQ corresponding to amino acids 1-192 of O94862, which also corresponds to amino acids 84-275 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) corresponding to amino acids 276-285 of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRAQGTRREGYT EFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS (SEQ ID NO: 1071) of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428).


3. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) in M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M78530_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 629 and ends at position 1483. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





760
C −> T
No









As noted above, cluster M78530 features 21 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 402) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 12







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
1
866


(SEQ ID NO:399)


M78530_PEA_1_T12
1
866


(SEQ ID NO.400)


M78530_PEA_1_T13
1
866


(SEQ ID NO:401)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 403) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 13







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
1305
1453


(SEQ ID NO:399)


M78530_PEA_1_T12
1305
1453


(SEQ ID NO.400)


M78530_PEA_1_T13
1305
1453


(SEQ ID NO:401)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 404) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 14







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T13
1454
1593


(SEQ ID NO:401)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node19 (SEQ ID NO: 405) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T12
1519
2461


(SEQ ID NO.400)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 406) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
1519
1720


(SEQ ID NO:399)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 407) according to the present invention is supported by 22 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
1721
1861


(SEQ ID NO:399)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node27 (SEQ ID NO: 408) according to the present invention is supported by 26 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
1938
2120


(SEQ ID NO:399)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node29 (SEQ ID NO: 409) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
2121
2278


(SEQ ID NO:399)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node36 (SEQ ID NO: 410) according to the present invention is supported by 41 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
2460
2624


(SEQ ID NO:399)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node37 (SEQ ID NO: 411) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
2625
2816


(SEQ ID NO:399)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 412) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
867
973


(SEQ ID NO:399)





M78530_PEA_1_T12
867
973


(SEQ ID NO:400)





M78530_PEA_1_T13
867
973


(SEQ ID NO:401)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 413) according to the present invention is supported by 19 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
974
1025


(SEQ ID NO:399)





M78530_PEA_1_T12
974
1025


(SEQ ID NO:400)





M78530_PEA_1_T13
974
1025


(SEQ ID NO:401)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node5 (SEQ ID NO: 414) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
1026
1107


(SEQ ID NO:399)





M78530_PEA_1_T12
1026
1107


(SEQ ID NO:400)





M78530_PEA_1_T13
1026
1107


(SEQ ID NO:401)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 415) according to the present invention is supported by 23 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
1108
1181


(SEQ ID NO:399)





M78530_PEA_1_T12
1108
1181


(SEQ ID NO:400)





M78530_PEA_1_T13
1108
1181


(SEQ ID NO:401)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node9 (SEQ ID NO: 416) according to the present invention is supported by 24 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
1182
1288


(SEQ ID NO:399)





M78530_PEA_1_T12
1182
1288


(SEQ ID NO:400)





M78530_PEA_1_T13
1182
1288


(SEQ ID NO:401)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node10 (SEQ ID NO: 417) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
1289
1304


(SEQ ID NO:399)





M78530_PEA_1_T12
1289
1304


(SEQ ID NO:400)





M78530_PEA_1_T13
1289
1304


(SEQ ID NO:401)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node18 (SEQ ID NO: 418) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399) and M78530_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 28







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
1454
1518


(SEQ ID NO:399)





M78530_PEA_1_T12
1454
1518


(SEQ ID NO:400)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node25 (SEQ ID NO: 419) according to the present invention is supported by 22 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 29







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
1862
1937


(SEQ ID NO:399)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node30 (SEQ ID NO: 420) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 30







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
2279
2291


(SEQ ID NO:399)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node33 (SEQ ID NO: 421) according to the present invention is supported by 32 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
2292
2346


(SEQ ID NO:399)









Segment cluster M78530_PEA1_node34 (SEQ ID NO: 422) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Transcript name
position
position





M78530_PEA_1_T11
2347
2459


(SEQ ID NO:399)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: Q9HCB6


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) x Q9HCB6 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 6706.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 665 Total


      length: 665


      Matching Percent Similarity: 99.85 Matching Percent


      Identity: 99.85
    • Total Percent Similarity: 99.85 Total Percent


      Identity: 99.85
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: O94862


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M78530_PEA1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) x O94862 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 5926.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 582 Total


      length: 582


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: Q8NCD7


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) x Q8NCD7 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2926.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 297 Total


      length: 297


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: Q9HCB6


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) x Q9HCB6 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2926.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 297 Total


      length: 297


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: O94862


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M78530_PEA1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) x O94862 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2135.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 214 Total


      length: 214


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: Q8NCD7


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) x Q8NCD7 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2705.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 275 Total


      length: 275


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: Q9HCB6


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) x Q9HCB6 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 2705.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 275 Total


      length: 275


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: O94862


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: M78530_PEA1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) x O94862 . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1914.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 192 Total


      length: 192


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER T48119

Cluster T48119 features 1 transcript(s) and 19 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







T48119_T2
429

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







T48119_node_0
430



T48119_node_11
431



T48119_node_13
432



T48119_node_38
433



T48119_node_41
434



T48119_node_45
435



T48119_node_47
436



T48119_node_4
437



T48119_node_8
438



T48119_node_15
439



T48119_node_17
440



T48119_node_20
441



T48119_node_22
442



T48119_node_26
443



T48119_node_28
444



T48119_node_31
445



T48119_node_32
446



T48119_node_33
447



T48119_node_44
448

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest













Corresponding



Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:
Transcript(s)







T48119_P2
450
T48119_T2





(SEQ ID NO:429)










These sequences are variants of the known protein Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor (SwissProt accession identifier PCD8_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Apoptosis-inducing factor), SEQ ID NO: 449, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Probable oxidoreductase that acts as a caspase-independent mitochondrial effector of apoptotic cell death. Extramitochondrial aif induces nuclear chromatin condensation and large scale DNA fragmentation (in vitro). The sequence for protein Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP position(s) on



amino acid sequence
Comment





36-57
GNLFQRWHVPLELQMTRQMASS −>



VVQSHHLGSPSRSLA ST


62-70
GKIDNSVLV −> KDGSNLVYF


75-78
LSTV −> ATVT


82
A −> VY









Protein Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor localization is believed to be mitochondrial intermembrane space. Translocated to the nucleus upon induction of apoptosis.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: electron transport; DNA fragmentation; apoptosis; induction of apoptosis by DNA damage, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; electron carrier; disulfide oxidoreductase, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and nucleus; mitochondrion, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLinkl>.


Cluster T48119 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 41 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 41 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors and a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














adrenal
0



bladder
0



bone
0



brain
14



colon
37



epithelial
35



general
32



head and neck
10



kidney
139



liver
48



lung
15



lymph nodes
84



breast
43



bone marrow
31



ovary
0



pancreas
0



prostate
24



skin
26



stomach
0



Thyroid
128



uterus
68

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





adrenal
4.2e−01
4.6e−01
4.6e−01
2.2
5.3e−01
1.9


bladder
1.5e−01
2.1e−01
3.2e−02
4.1
9.9e−02
2.9


bone
1
1.7e−01
1
1.0
3.4e−01
2.4


brain
7.8e−01
4.8e−01
7.1e−01
1.0
7.2e−02
2.4


colon
5.7e−01
4.5e−01
7.8e−01
1.0
3.0e−01
1.2


epithelial
2.1e−02
2.3e−03
7.3e−03
1.8
9.0e−07
2.3


general
2.4e−02
3.8e−04
6.1e−04
1.7
2.9e−11
2.2


head and neck
4.6e−01
6.2e−01
1
1.0
1
0.9


kidney
7.9e−01
8.3e−01
9.7e−01
0.4
9.9e−01
0.4


liver
3.3e−01
6.0e−01
1
1.3
6.4e−01
1.1


lung
8.5e−01
5.2e−01
3.7e−01
1.7
5.8e−02
2.5


lymph nodes
6.9e−01
5.2e−01
1
0.3
5.7e−01
0.7


breast
5.0e−01
3.9e−01
1
0.5
9.2e−01
0.7


bone marrow
8.6e−01
8.5e−01
1
0.5
7.8e−01
1.0


ovary
4.5e−02
2.0e−02
6.9e−02
3.8
7.0e−02
3.7


pancreas
1.2e−01
8.7e−02
7.6e−02
5.1
2.1e−02
5.5


prostate
8.6e−01
8.3e−01
3.6e−01
1.4
4.4e−01
1.3


skin
1.0e−01
3.1e−02
1.0e−01
4.4
2.6e−05
2.9


stomach
9.1e−01
2.1e−01
1
1.0
4.3e−02
4.0


Thyroid
4.6e−01
4.6e−01
1
0.7
1
0.7


uterus
1.2e−02
3.3e−02
7.3e−02
2.0
1.6e−01
1.6









As noted above, cluster T48119 features 1 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). An alignment is given to the known protein (Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) and PCD8_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTRQMASSGASGGKIDNSVLVLIVGLSTVGAGAYAYKTMKEDEKRYNERISGLGLTPE QKQKKAALSASEGEEVPQDKAPSHVPFLLIGGGTAAFAAARSIRARDPGARVLIVSEDP ELPYMRPPLSKELWFSDDPNVTKTLRFKQWNGKERSIYFQPPSFYVSAQDLPHIENGGV AVLTGKKVVQLDVRDNMVKLNDGSQITYEKCLIATGGTPRSLSAIDRAGAEVKSRTTL FRKIGDFRSLEKISREVKSITIIGGGFLGSELACALGRKARALGTEVIQLFPEKGNMGKILP EYLSNWTMEKVRREGVKVMPNAIVQSVGVSSGKLLIKLKDGRKVETDHIVAAVGLEP NVELAKTGGLEIDSDFGGFRVNAELQARSNIWVAGDAACFYDIKLGRRRVEHHDHAV VSGRLAGENMTGAAKPYWHQSMFWSDLGPDVGYEAIGLVDSSLPTVGVFAKATAQD NPKSATEQSGTGIRSESETESEASEITIPPSTPAVPQAPVQGEDYGKGVIFYLRDKVVVGI VLWNIFNRMPIARKIIKDGEQHEDLNEVAKLFNIHED corresponding to amino acids 50-613 of PCD8_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-564 of T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because one of the two signal-peptide prediction programs (HMM:Signal peptide,NN:NO) predicts that this protein has a signal peptide.


Variant protein T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 7







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on amino acid
Alternative



sequence
amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?





124
P −>
No


124
P −> T
No


308
R −> I
No


507
Q −>
No


545
D −> A
No









Variant protein T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 227 and ends at position 1918. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on nucleotide
Alternative



sequence
nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












352
C −> T
Yes


596
C −>
No


596
C −> A
No


766
−> G
No


997
C −> T
Yes


1075
A −> G
Yes


1149
G −> T
No


1747
G −>
No


1786
G −> A
Yes


1860
A −> C
No









As noted above, cluster T48119 features 19 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster T48119_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 430) according to the present invention is supported by 81 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 9 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 9







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
1
226


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 431) according to the present invention is supported by 77 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 10 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 10







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
429
553


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node13 (SEQ ID NO: 432) according to the present invention is supported by 74 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 11 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 11







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
554
684


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node38 (SEQ ID NO: 433) according to the present invention is supported by 119 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 12







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
1385
1527


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node41 (SEQ ID NO: 434) according to the present invention is supported by 128 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 13







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
1528
1652


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (in regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 14.









TABLE 14







Oligonucleotides related to this segment









Oligonucleotide
Overexpressed in



name
cancers
Chip reference





T99761_0_13_0
ovarian carcinoma
OVA









Segment cluster T48119_node45 (SEQ ID NO: 435) according to the present invention is supported by 138 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
1717
1849


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node47 (SEQ ID NO: 436) according to the present invention is supported by 129 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
1850
2113


(SEQ ID NO:429)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster T48119_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 437) according to the present invention is supported by 81 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
227
328


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 438) according to the present invention is supported by 79 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
329
428


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 439) according to the present invention is supported by 64 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 19







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
685
775


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 440) according to the present invention is supported by 59 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 20







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
776
860


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node20 (SEQ ID NO: 441) according to the present invention is supported by 64 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 21







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
861
937


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 442) according to the present invention is supported by 73 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
938
1046


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 443) according to the present invention is supported by 86 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
1047
1154


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node28 (SEQ ID NO: 444) according to the present invention is supported by 83 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
1155
1243


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node31 (SEQ ID NO: 445) according to the present invention is supported by 83 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 25







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
1244
1304


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node32 (SEQ ID NO: 446) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
1305
1328


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node33 (SEQ ID NO: 447) according to the present invention is supported by 89 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
1329
1384


(SEQ ID NO:429)









Segment cluster T48119_node44 (SEQ ID NO: 448) according to the present invention is supported by 140 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 28







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





T48119_T2
1653
1716


(SEQ ID NO:429)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: PCD8_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) x PCD8_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 5416.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 564 Total


      length: 564


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER HSMUC1A

Cluster HSMUC1A features 14 transcript(s) and 22 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
451



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
452



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
453



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
454



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
455



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
456



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
457



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
458



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
459



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
460



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
461



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
462



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
463



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47
464

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_0
465



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_14
466



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_24
467



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_29
468



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_35
469



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_38
470



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_3
471



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_4
472



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_5
473



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_6
474



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_7
475



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_17
476



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_18
477



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_20
478



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_21
479



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_23
480



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_26
481



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_27
482



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_31
483



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_34
484



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_36
485



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_37
486

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest











Corresponding


Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:
Transcript(s)





HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P25
488
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26




(SEQ ID NO: 452)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P29
489
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33




(SEQ ID NO: 457)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P30
490
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34




(SEQ ID NO: 458)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P32
491
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36




(SEQ ID NO: 460)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P36
492
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40




(SEQ ID NO: 461)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P39
493
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43




(SEQ ID NO: 463)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P45
494
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29




(SEQ ID NO: 454)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P49
495
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12




(SEQ ID NO: 451)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P52
496
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30




(SEQ ID NO: 455)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P53
497
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31




(SEQ ID NO: 456)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P56
498
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42




(SEQ ID NO: 462)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P58
499
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35




(SEQ ID NO: 459)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P59
500
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28




(SEQ ID NO: 453)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P63
501
HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47




(SEQ ID NO: 464)









These sequences are variants of the known protein Mucin 1 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier MUC1_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms MUC-1; Polymorphic epithelial mucin; PEM; PEMT; Episialin; Tumor-associated mucin; Carcinoma-associated mucin; Tumor-associated epithelial membrane antigen; EMA; H23AG; Peanut-reactive urinary mucin; PUM; Breast carcinoma-associated antigen DF3; CD227 antigen), SEQ ID NO: 487, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Mucin 1 precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): May play a role in adhesive functions and in cell-cell interactions, metastasis and signaling. May provide a protective layer on epithelial surfaces. Direct or indirect interaction with actin cytoskeleton. Isoform 7 behaves as a receptor and binds the secreted isoform 5. The binding induces the phosphorylation of the isoform 7, alters cellular morphology and initiates cell signaling. Can bind to GRB2 adapter protein. The sequence for protein Mucin 1 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Mucin 1 precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein








SNP position(s) on



amino acid sequence
Comment











1116
D −> E: NO EFFECT ON BINDING OF



ISOFORM 7.


1116
D −> A: DRASTICALLY REDUCED BINDING



OF ISOFORM 7.


2
T −> A


134
P −> Q


154
P −> Q


1021
S −> T


1117
V −> M


1193
Q −> L


1231
K −> T


1251
A −> T









Protein Mucin 1 precursor localization is believed to be Type I membrane protein. Two secreted forms (5 and 9) are also produced.


The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Cancer, breast; Cancer, lung, non-small cell; Cancer, ovarian; Cancer, prostate; Cancer. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: CD8 agonist; DNA antagonist; Immunostimulant; Interferon gamma agonist; MUC-1 inhibitor. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Anticancer; Monoclonal antibody, murine; Immunotoxin; Immunostimulant; Immunoconjugate.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: actin binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and cytoskeleton; integral plasma membrane protein, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster HSMUC1A can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 42 refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 42 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues, breast malignant tumors, pancreas carcinoma and prostate cancer.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














bladder
41



brain
2



colon
66



epithelial
96



general
36



head and neck
314



kidney
282



lung
200



breast
61



ovary
0



pancreas
12



prostate
24



stomach
296



Thyroid
0



uterus
122

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





bladder
3.3e−01
4.5e−01
1.8e−02
2.4
8.9e−02
1.7


brain
3.0e−02
2.6e−02
1.2e−01
4.6
1.1e−01
3.9


colon
1.2e−01
2.4e−01
3.8e−01
1.6
5.9e−01
1.2


epithelial
5.4e−02
6.0e−01
7.3e−06
1.8
6.2e−02
1.1


general
6.5e−07
2.6e−03
4.0e−23
3.6
1.7e−12
2.3


head and neck
6.4e−01
7.2e−01
1
0.3
1
0.3


kidney
7.8e−01
8.1e−01
1
0.3
1
0.2


lung
7.6e−01
7.9e−01
6.7e−01
0.8
1
0.4


breast
8.2e−02
1.3e−01
4.1e−03
3.6
7.7e−02
2.0


ovary
3.0e−02
4.3e−02
6.9e−02
4.4
1.6e−01
3.2


pancreas
7.2e−02
1.4e−01
9.6e−07
5.4
1.5e−05
4.5


prostate
7.0e−01
6.0e−01
1.5e−02
1.4
6.9e−04
3.2


stomach
3.1e−01
7.1e−01
1.5e−01
0.4
4.6e−01
0.8


Thyroid
2.9e−01
2.9e−01
4.4e−01
2.0
4.4e−01
2.0


uterus
2.4e−01
6.5e−01
1.6e−01
1.0
7.0e−01
0.6









For this cluster, at least one oligonucleotide was found to demonstrate overexpression of the cluster, although not of at least one transcript/segment as listed below. Microarray (chip) data is also available for this cluster as follows. Various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer, as previously described. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this cluster but not other segments/transcripts below (in regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 7.









TABLE 7







Oligonucleotides related to this cluster









Oligonucleotide name
Overexpressed in cancers
Chip reference





HSMUC1A_0_0_11364
ovarian carcinoma
OVA









As noted above, cluster HSMUC1A features 14 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Mucin 1 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 488) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 488) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 488) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Amino acid mutations











SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously



amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?







 90
S −> N
Yes



 91
D −> N
No



157
Y−>
No



187
S −> G
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 488) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 1115. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 488) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 9







Nucleic acid SNPs











SNP position on
Alternative
Previously



nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?







 572
A −> G
No



 775
G −> A
Yes



 777
G −> A
No



 977
C−>
No



1065
A −> G
No



1073
C −> T
No



1079
C −> T
Yes



1124
C −> T
Yes



1177
C −> T
No



1197
C −> T
Yes



1303
G−>
No



1315
G −> A
Yes



1316
C−>
No



1316
C −> T
No



1405
A −> T
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 489) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 489) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 953. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 489) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs











SNP position on
Alternative
Previously



nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?







 572
A −> G
No



 964
C−>
No



1052
A −> G
No



1060
C −> T
No



1066
C −> T
Yes



1111
C −> T
Yes



1164
C −> T
No



1184
C −> T
Yes



1290
G−>
No



1302
G −> A
Yes



1303
C−>
No



1303
C −> T
No



1392
A −> T
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 490) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 490) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 490) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Amino acid mutations











SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously



amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?







120
Y−>
No



150
S −> G
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 490) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 1004. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 490) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 12







Nucleic acid SNPs











SNP position on
Alternative
Previously



nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?







 599
A −> G
No



 866
C−>
No



 954
A −> G
No



 962
C −> T
No



 968
C −> T
Yes



1013
C −> T
Yes



1066
C −> T
No



1086
C −> T
Yes



1192
G−>
No



1204
G −> A
Yes



1205
C−>
No



1205
C −> T
No



1294
A −> T
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 491) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 491) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 491) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Amino acid mutations











SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously



amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?







111
Y−>
No



141
S −> G
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 491) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 977. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 491) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 14







Nucleic acid SNPs











SNP position on
Alternative
Previously



nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?







 572
A −> G
No



 839
C−>
No



 927
A −> G
No



 935
C −> T
No



 941
C −> T
Yes



 986
C −> T
Yes



1039
C −> T
No



1059
C −> T
Yes



1165
G−>
No



1177
G −> A
Yes



1178
C−>
No



1178
C −> T
No



1267
A −> T
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P36 (SEQ ID NO: 492) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P36 (SEQ ID NO: 492) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 15, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P36 (SEQ ID NO: 492) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 15







Amino acid mutations











SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously



amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?







113
Y−>
No



143
S −> G
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P36 (SEQ ID NO: 492) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 983. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 16 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P36 (SEQ ID NO: 492) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 16







Nucleic acid SNPs











SNP position on
Alternative
Previously



nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?







 599
A −> G
No



 845
C−>
No



 933
A −> G
No



 941
C −> T
No



 947
C −> T
Yes



 992
C −> T
Yes



1045
C −> T
No



1065
C −> T
Yes



1171
G−>
No



1183
G −> A
Yes



1184
C−>
No



1184
C −> T
No



1273
A −> T
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 493) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 493) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 17, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 493) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 17







Amino acid mutations











SNP position(s) on
Alternative
Previously



amino acid sequence
amino acid(s)
known SNP?







 90
Y−>
No



120
S −> G
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 493) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 914. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 18 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 493) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 18







Nucleic acid SNPs











SNP position on
Alternative
Previously



nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?







 599
A −> G
No



 776
C−>
No



 864
A −> G
No



 872
C −> T
No



 878
C −> T
Yes



 923
C −> T
Yes



 976
C −> T
No



 996
C −> T
Yes



1102
G−>
No



1114
G −> A
Yes



1115
C−>
No



1115
C −> T
No



1204
A −> T
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 494) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 494) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 746. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 19 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 494) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 19







Nucleic acid SNPs











SNP position on
Alternative
Previously



nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?







 599
A −> G
No



 746
G −> A
Yes



 748
G −> A
No



 948
C−>
No



1036
A −> G
No



1044
C −> T
No



1050
C −> T
Yes



1095
C −> T
Yes



1148
C −> T
No



1168
C −> T
Yes



1274
G−>
No



1286
G −> A
Yes



1287
C−>
No



1287
C −> T
No



1376
A −> T
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P49 (SEQ ID NO: 495) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P49 (SEQ ID NO: 495) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 884. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 20 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P49 (SEQ ID NO: 495) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 20







Nucleic acid SNPs











SNP position on
Alternative
Previously



nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?







 572
A −> G
No



 704
G −> A
Yes



1012
G −> A
Yes



1088
G −> A
Yes



1090
G −> A
No



1290
C−>
No



1378
A −> G
No



1386
C −> T
No



1392
C −> T
Yes



1437
C −> T
Yes



1490
C −> T
No



1510
C −> T
Yes



1616
G−>
No



1628
G −> A
Yes



1629
C−>
No



1629
C −> T
No



1718
A −> T
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P52 (SEQ ID NO: 496) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P52 (SEQ ID NO: 496) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 719. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 21 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P52 (SEQ ID NO: 496) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 21







Nucleic acid SNPs











SNP position on
Alternative
Previously



nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?







 572
A −> G
No



 719
G −> A
Yes



 721
G −> A
No



 921
C−>
No



1009
A −> G
No



1017
C −> T
No



1023
C −> T
Yes



1068
C −> T
Yes



1121
C −> T
No



1141
C −> T
Yes



1247
G−>
No



1259
G −> A
Yes



1260
C−>
No



1260
C −> T
No



1349
A −> T
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P53 (SEQ ID NO: 497) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P53 (SEQ ID NO: 497) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 665. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 22 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P53 (SEQ ID NO: 497) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 22







Nucleic acid SNPs











SNP position on
Alternative
Previously



nucleotide sequence
nucleic acid
known SNP?







 572
A −> G
No



 669
G −> A
Yes



 671
G −> A
No



 871
C−>
No



 959
A −> G
No



 967
C −> T
No



 973
C −> T
Yes



1018
C −> T
Yes



1071
C −> T
No



1091
C −> T
Yes



1197
G−>
No



1209
G −> A
Yes



1210
C−>
No



1210
C −> T
No



1299
A −> T
No










Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P56 (SEQ ID NO: 498) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P56 (SEQ ID NO: 498) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 23, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P56 (SEQ ID NO: 498) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 23







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












117
P −>
No









Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P56 (SEQ ID NO: 498) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 890. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 24 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P56 (SEQ ID NO: 498) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 24







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












572
A −> G
No


855
C −>
No


943
A −> G
No


951
C −> T
No


957
C −> T
Yes


1002
C −> T
Yes


1055
C −> T
No


1075
C −> T
Yes


1181
G −>
No


1193
G −> A
Yes


1194
C −>
No


1194
C −> T
No


1283
A −> T
No









Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P58 (SEQ ID NO: 499) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P58 (SEQ ID NO: 499) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 25, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P58 (SEQ ID NO: 499) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 25







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












147
P −>
No









Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P58 (SEQ ID NO: 499) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 980. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 26 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P58 (SEQ ID NO: 499) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 26







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












572
A −> G
No


945
C −>
No


1033
A −> G
No


1041
C −> T
No


1047
C −> T
Yes


1092
C −> T
Yes


1145
C −> T
No


1165
C −> T
Yes


1271
G −>
No


1283
G −> A
Yes


1284
C −>
No


1284
C −> T
No


1373
A −> T
No









Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P59 (SEQ ID NO: 500) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P59 (SEQ ID NO: 500) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 794. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 27 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P59 (SEQ ID NO: 500) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 27







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












572
A −> G
No


794
G −> A
Yes


796
G −> A
No


996
C −>
No


1084
A −> G
No


1092
C −> T
No


1098
C −> T
Yes


1143
C −> T
Yes


1196
C −> T
No


1216
C −> T
Yes


1322
G −>
No


1334
G −> A
Yes


1335
C −>
No


1335
C −> T
No


1424
A −> T
No









Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). An alignment is given to the known protein (Mucin 1 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501) and MUC1_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTPGTQSPFFLLLLLTVLTVVTGSGHASSTPGGEKETSATQRSSV corresponding to amino acids 1-45 of MUC1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-45 of HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EEEVSADQVSVGASGVLGSFKEARNAPSFLSWSFSMGPSK (SEQ ID NO: 1060) corresponding to amino acids 46-85 of HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EEEVSADQVSVGASGVLGSFKEARNAPSFLSWSFSMGPSK (SEQ ID NO: 1060) in HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), as compared to the known protein Mucin 1 precursor, are described in Table 28 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 28







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known amino
Present in variant
Position in variant


acid sequence
protein?
protein?












1055
no



957
no


975
no


1133
no


1029
no









Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 761. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 29 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 29







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












572
A −> G
No


900
A −>
No


904
C −>
No


963
A −> C
Yes


1211
A −> G
No


1219
C −> T
No


1225
C −> T
Yes


1270
C −> T
Yes


1323
C −> T
No


1343
C −> T
Yes


1449
G −>
No


1461
G −> A
Yes


1462
C −>
No


1462
C −> T
No


1551
A −> T
No









As noted above, cluster HSMUC1A features 22 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 465) according to the present invention is supported by 31 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 30







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 451)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 452)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 453)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 454)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 455)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 456)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 457)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 458)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 459)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 460)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 461)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 462)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 463)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47
1
564


(SEQ ID NO: 464)









Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node14 (SEQ ID NO: 466) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
666
841


(SEQ ID NO: 451)









Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node24 (SEQ ID NO: 467) according to the present invention is supported by 135 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
953
1084


(SEQ ID NO: 451)









Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node29 (SEQ ID NO: 468) according to the present invention is supported by 156 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 33







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position












HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
1207
1346


(SEQ ID NO: 451)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
894
1033


(SEQ ID NO: 452)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
913
1052


(SEQ ID NO: 453)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
865
1004


(SEQ ID NO: 454)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
838
977


(SEQ ID NO: 455)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
788
927


(SEQ ID NO: 456)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
881
1020


(SEQ ID NO: 457)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
783
922


(SEQ ID NO: 458)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
862
1001


(SEQ ID NO: 459)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
756
895


(SEQ ID NO: 460)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
762
901


(SEQ ID NO: 461)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
772
911


(SEQ ID NO: 462)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
693
832


(SEQ ID NO: 463)









Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node35 (SEQ ID NO: 469) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 34







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47
666
1189


(SEQ ID NO: 464)









Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (in regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 35.









TABLE 35







Oligonucleotides related to this segment










Overexpressed
Chip


Oligonucleotide name
in cancers
reference





HSMUC1A_0_0_11365
ovarian carcinoma
OVA


(SEQ ID NO: 1030)









Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node38 (SEQ ID NO: 470) according to the present invention is supported by 140 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 36







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position












HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
1488
1749


(SEQ ID NO: 451)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
1175
1436


(SEQ ID NO: 452)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
1194
1455


(SEQ ID NO: 453)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
1146
1407


(SEQ ID NO: 454)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
1119
1380


(SEQ ID NO: 455)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
1069
1330


(SEQ ID NO: 456)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
1162
1423


(SEQ ID NO: 457)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
1064
1325


(SEQ ID NO: 458)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
1143
1404


(SEQ ID NO: 459)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
1037
1298


(SEQ ID NO: 460)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
1043
1304


(SEQ ID NO: 461)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
1053
1314


(SEQ ID NO: 462)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
974
1235


(SEQ ID NO: 463)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47
1321
1582


(SEQ ID NO: 464)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 471) according to the present invention is supported by 17 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 37







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
565
591


(SEQ ID NO: 454)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
565
591


(SEQ ID NO: 458)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
565
591


(SEQ ID NO: 461)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
565
591


(SEQ ID NO: 463)









Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node4 (SEQ ID NO: 472) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 38







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
565
573


(SEQ ID NO: 451)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
565
573


(SEQ ID NO: 452)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
565
573


(SEQ ID NO: 453)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
592
600


(SEQ ID NO: 454)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
565
573


(SEQ ID NO: 455)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
565
573


(SEQ ID NO: 456)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
565
573


(SEQ ID NO: 457)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
592
600


(SEQ ID NO: 458)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
565
573


(SEQ ID NO: 459)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
565
573


(SEQ ID NO: 460)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
592
600


(SEQ ID NO: 461)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
565
573


(SEQ ID NO: 462)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
592
600


(SEQ ID NO: 463)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47
565
573


(SEQ ID NO: 464)









Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node5 (SEQ ID NO: 473) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 39







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
574
600


(SEQ ID NO: 451)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
574
600


(SEQ ID NO: 452)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
574
600


(SEQ ID NO: 453)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
601
627


(SEQ ID NO: 454)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
574
600


(SEQ ID NO: 455)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
574
600


(SEQ ID NO: 456)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
574
600


(SEQ ID NO: 457)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
601
627


(SEQ ID NO: 458)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
574
600


(SEQ ID NO: 459)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
574
600


(SEQ ID NO: 460)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
601
627


(SEQ ID NO: 461)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
574
600


(SEQ ID NO: 462)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
601
627


(SEQ ID NO: 463)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47
574
600


(SEQ ID NO: 464)









Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 474) according to the present invention is supported by 35 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 40







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment


Transcript name
position
ending position





HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
601
638


(SEQ ID NO: 451)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
601
638


(SEQ ID NO: 452)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
601
638


(SEQ ID NO: 453)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
628
665


(SEQ ID NO: 454)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
601
638


(SEQ ID NO: 455)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
601
638


(SEQ ID NO: 456)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
601
638


(SEQ ID NO: 457)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
628
665


(SEQ ID NO: 458)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
601
638


(SEQ ID NO: 459)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
601
638


(SEQ ID NO: 460)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
628
665


(SEQ ID NO: 461)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
601
638


(SEQ ID NO: 462)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
628
665


(SEQ ID NO: 463)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47
601
638


(SEQ ID NO: 464)









Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (in regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 41.









TABLE 41







Oligonucleotides related to this segment











Oligonucleotide
Overexpressed
Chip



name
in cancers
reference







HSMUC1A_0_37_0
ovarian carcinoma
OVA



(SEQ ID NO:1028)










Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 475) according to the present invention is supported by 32 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 42







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
639
665


(SEQ ID NO:451)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
639
665


(SEQ ID NO:452)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
639
665


(SEQ ID NO:453)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
666
692


(SEQ ID NO:454)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
639
665


(SEQ ID NO:455)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
639
665


(SEQ ID NO:456)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
639
665


(SEQ ID NO:457)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
666
692


(SEQ ID NO:458)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
639
665


(SEQ ID NO:459)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
639
665


(SEQ ID NO:460)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
666
692


(SEQ ID NO:461)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
639
665


(SEQ ID NO:462)


HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
666
692


(SEQ ID NO:463)









Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (in regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 43.









TABLE 43







Oligonucleotides related to this segment









Oligonucleotide
Overexpressed
Chip


name
in cancers
reference





HSMUC1A_0_37_0
ovarian carcinoma
OVA


(SEQ ID NO:1028)









Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 476) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 44







Segment location on transcripts













Segment




Segment
ending



Transcript name
starting position
position







HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
666
684



(SEQ ID NO:453)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
666
684



(SEQ ID NO:457)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
693
711



(SEQ ID NO:461)










Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node18 (SEQ ID NO: 477) according to the present invention is supported by 90 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462). Table 45 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 45







Segment location on transcripts













Segment




Segment
ending



Transcript name
starting position
position







HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
842
891



(SEQ ID NO:451)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
666
715



(SEQ ID NO:452)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
685
734



(SEQ ID NO:453)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
693
742



(SEQ ID NO:454)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
666
715



(SEQ ID NO:455)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
685
734



(SEQ ID NO:457)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
666
715



(SEQ ID NO:459)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
712
761



(SEQ ID NO:461)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
666
715



(SEQ ID NO:462)










Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node20 (SEQ ID NO: 478) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462). Table 46 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 46







Segment location on transcripts













Segment




Segment
ending



Transcript name
starting position
position







HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
892
900



(SEQ ID NO:451)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
716
724



(SEQ ID NO:452)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
735
743



(SEQ ID NO:453)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
735
743



(SEQ ID NO:457)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
716
724



(SEQ ID NO:459)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
716
724



(SEQ ID NO:462)










Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 479) according to the present invention is supported by 97 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462). Table 47 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 47







Segment location on transcripts













Segment




Segment
ending



Transcript name
starting position
position







HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
901
947



(SEQ ID NO:451)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
725
771



(SEQ ID NO:452)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
744
790



(SEQ ID NO:453)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
744
790



(SEQ ID NO:457)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
725
771



(SEQ ID NO:459)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
725
771



(SEQ ID NO:462)










Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 480) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451). Table 48 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 48







Segment location on transcripts













Segment




Segment
ending



Transcript name
starting position
position







HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
948
952



(SEQ ID NO:451)










Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node26 (SEQ ID NO: 481) according to the present invention is supported by 129 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456). Table 49 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 49







Segment location on transcripts













Segment




Segment
ending



Transcript name
starting position
position















HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
1085
1116



(SEQ ID NO:451)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
772
803



(SEQ ID NO:452)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
791
822



(SEQ ID NO:453)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
743
774



(SEQ ID NO:454)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
716
747



(SEQ ID NO:455)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
666
697



(SEQ ID NO:456)










Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node27 (SEQ ID NO: 482) according to the present invention is supported by 140 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460). Table 50 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 50







Segment location on transcripts













Segment




Segment
ending



Transcript name
starting position
position















HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
1117
1206



(SEQ ID NO:451)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
804
893



(SEQ ID NO:452)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
823
912



(SEQ ID NO:453)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
775
864



(SEQ ID NO:454)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
748
837



(SEQ ID NO:455)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
698
787



(SEQ ID NO:456)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
791
880



(SEQ ID NO:457)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
693
782



(SEQ ID NO:458)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
772
861



(SEQ ID NO:459)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
666
755



(SEQ ID NO:460)










Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node31 (SEQ ID NO: 483) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463). Table 51 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 51







Segment location on transcripts













Segment




Segment
ending



Transcript name
starting position
position















HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
1347
1356



(SEQ ID NO:451)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
1034
1043



(SEQ ID NO:452)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
1053
1062



(SEQ ID NO:453)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
1005
1014



(SEQ ID NO:454)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
978
987



(SEQ ID NO:455)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
928
937



(SEQ ID NO:456)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
1021
1030



(SEQ ID NO:457)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
923
932



(SEQ ID NO:458)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
1002
1011



(SEQ ID NO:459)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
896
905



(SEQ ID NO:460)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
902
911



(SEQ ID NO:461)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
912
921



(SEQ ID NO:462)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
833
842



(SEQ ID NO:463)










Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node34 (SEQ ID NO: 484) according to the present invention is supported by 24 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 52 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 52







Segment location on transcripts













Segment




Segment
ending



Transcript name
starting position
position







HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47
639
665



(SEQ ID NO:464)










Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node36 (SEQ ID NO: 485) according to the present invention is supported by 135 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 53 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 53







Segment location on transcripts













Segment




Segment
ending



Transcript name
starting position
position















HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
1357
1388



(SEQ ID NO:451)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
1044
1075



(SEQ ID NO:452)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
1063
1094



(SEQ ID NO:453)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
1015
1046



(SEQ ID NO:454)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
988
1019



(SEQ ID NO:455)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
938
969



(SEQ ID NO:456)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
1031
1062



(SEQ ID NO:457)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
933
964



(SEQ ID NO:458)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
1012
1043



(SEQ ID NO:459)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
906
937



(SEQ ID NO:460)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
912
943



(SEQ ID NO:461)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
922
953



(SEQ ID NO:462)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
843
874



(SEQ ID NO:463)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47
1190
1221



(SEQ ID NO:464)










Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA1_node37 (SEQ ID NO: 486) according to the present invention is supported by 146 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 54 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 54







Segment location on transcripts













Segment




Segment
ending



Transcript name
starting position
position















HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12
1389
1487



(SEQ ID NO:451)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26
1076
1174



(SEQ ID NO:452)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28
1095
1193



(SEQ ID NO:453)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29
1047
1145



(SEQ ID NO:454)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30
1020
1118



(SEQ ID NO:455)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31
970
1068



(SEQ ID NO:456)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33
1063
1161



(SEQ ID NO:457)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34
965
1063



(SEQ ID NO:458)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35
1044
1142



(SEQ ID NO:459)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36
938
1036



(SEQ ID NO:460)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40
944
1042



(SEQ ID NO:461)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42
954
1052



(SEQ ID NO:462)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43
875
973



(SEQ ID NO:463)



HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47
1222
1320



(SEQ ID NO:464)











Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: MUC1_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HSMUC1A_PEA1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501) x MUC1_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 429.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 59 Total


      length: 59


      Matching Percent Similarity: 86.44 Matching Percent


      Identity: 81.36
    • Total Percent Similarity: 86.44 Total Percent


      Identity: 81.36
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




embedded image


Combined expression of 6 sequences (T10888-junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO: 962); R11723-seg13 (SEQ ID NO: 975); H61775-seg8-F2R2 (SEQ ID NO: 957); Z44808-junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006); Z25299-seg20 (SEQ ID NO: 996); Z25299-seg23 (SEQ ID NO: 999)) in normal and cancerous ovary tissues


Expression of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6; R11723-hypothetical protein PSEC0181 (PSEC); immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9; SMO2_HUMAN SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor; Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor; transcripts detectable by or according to the amplicons: T10888-junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO: 962); R11723-seg13 (SEQ ID NO: 975); H61775-seg8-F2R2 (SEQ ID NO: 957); Z44808-junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006); Z25299-seg20 (SEQ ID NO: 996); Z25299-seg23 (SEQ ID NO: 999) amplicon(s) and the primers: T10888-junc11-17-F (SEQ ID NO: 960) and T10888-junc11-17-R (SEQ ID NO: 961); R11723-seg1-F (SEQ ID NO: 973) and R11723-seg13-R (SEQ ID NO: 974); H61775-seg8-F2 (SEQ ID NO: 955) and H61775-seg8-R2 (SEQ ID NO: 956); Z44808-junc8-11-F (SEQ ID NO: 1004) and Z44808-junc8-11-R (SEQ ID NO: 1005); Z25299-seg20-F (SEQ ID NO: 994) and Z25299-seg20-R (SEQ ID NO: 995); Z25299-seg23-F (SEQ ID NO: 997) and Z25299-seg23-R (SEQ ID NO: 998), was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes —PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323 (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM000194 (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1044) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM004168 (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1035)), GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907; GAPDH amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicons was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample of each amplicon was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples detected for the same amplicon (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71 Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing sample”, above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. The reciprocal of this ratio was calculated for Z44808-junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006), to obtain a value of fold down-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples.



FIG. 43 is a histogram showing differential expression of the above-indicated transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. The number and percentage of samples that exhibit at least 10 fold differential of at least one of the sequences, out of the total number of samples tested is indicated in the bottom.


As is evident from FIG. 43, differential expression of at least 10 fold in at least one of the sequences was found in 42 out of 43 cancerous samples.


DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER HUMCEA

Cluster HUMCEA features 5 transcript(s) and 42 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
502



HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
503



HUMCEA_PEA_I_T20
504



HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
505



HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
506

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_0
507



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_2
508



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_11
509



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_12
510



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_31
511



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_36
512



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_44
513



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_46
514



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_63
515



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_65
516



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_67
517



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_3
518



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_7
519



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_8
520



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_9
521



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_10
522



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_15
523



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_16
524



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_17
525



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_18
526



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_19
527



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_20
528



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_21
529



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_22
530



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_23
531



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_24
532



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_27
533



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_29
534



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_30
535



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_33
536



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_34
537



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_35
538



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_45
539



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_50
540



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_51
541



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_56
542



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_57
543



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_58
544



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_60
545



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_61
546



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_62
547



HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_64
548

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest











Corresponding


Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:
Transcript(s)





HUMCEA_PEA_1_P4
550
HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8




(SEQ ID NO:502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_P5
551
HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9




(SEQ ID NO:503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_P14
552
HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20




(SEQ ID NO:504)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_P19
553
HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25




(SEQ ID NO:505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_P20
554
HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26




(SEQ ID NO:506)









These sequences are variants of the known protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier CEA5_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Carcinoembryonic antigen; CEA; Meconium antigen 100; CD66e antigen), SEQ ID NO: 549, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


The sequence for protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein










SNP position(s) on amino acid sequence
Comment







320
Missing










Protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor localization is believed to be Attached to the membrane by a GPI-anchor.


The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Cancer. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Immunostimulant. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Imaging agent; Anticancer; Immunostimulant; Immunoconjugate; Monoclonal antibody, murine; Antisense therapy; antibody.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: integral plasma membrane protein; membrane, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


Cluster HUMCEA can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of FIG. 44 below refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million).


Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in FIG. 44 and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues and pancreas carcinoma.









TABLE 5







Normal tissue distribution










Name of Tissue
Number














colon
1175



epithelial
92



general
29



head and neck
81



kidney
0



lung
0



lymph nodes
0



breast
0



pancreas
0



prostate
0



stomach
256

















TABLE 6







P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue













Name of Tissue
P1
P2
SP1
R3
SP2
R4





colon
2.0e−01
2.7e−01
9.8e−01
0.5
1
0.5


epithelial
2.1e−03
2.7e−02
6.4e−04
1.4
2.1e−01
1.0


general
3.9e−08
8.2e−06
9.2e−18
3.2
1.3e−10
2.2


head and neck
3.4e−01
5.0e−01
2.1e−01
1.8
5.6e−01
0.9


kidney
4.3e−01
5.3e−01
5.8e−01
2.1
7.0e−01
1.6


lung
1.3e−01
2.6e−01
1
1.1
1
1.1


lymph nodes
3.1e−01
5.7e−01
8.1e−02
6.0
3.3e−01
2.5


breast
3.8e−01
1.5e−01
1
1.0
6.8e−01
1.5


pancreas
2.2e−02
2.3e−02
1.4e−08
7.8
7.4e−07
6.4


prostate
5.3e−01
6.0e−01
3.0e−01
2.5
4.2e−01
2.0


stomach
1.5e−01
4.7e−01
8.9e−01
0.6
7.2e−01
0.4









As noted above, cluster HUMCEA features 5 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) and CEA5_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MESPSAPPHRWCIPWQRLLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLVHNLPQ HLFGYSWYKGERVDGNRQIIGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGREIIYPNASLLIQNIIQNDTGFYT LHVIKSDLVNEEATGQFRVYPELPKPSISSNNSKPVEDKDAVAFTCEPETQDATYLWWV NNQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNRTLTLFNVTRNDTASYKCETQNPVSARRSDSVILNVL corresponding to amino acids 1-234 of CEA5_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-234 of HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence CEYICSSLAQAASPNPQGQRQDFSVPLRFKYTDPQPWTSRLSVTFCPRKTWADQVLTKN RRGGAASVLGGSGSTPYDGRNR (SEQ ID NO: 1145) corresponding to amino acids 235-315 of HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence CEYICSSLAQAASPNPQGQRQDFSVPLRFKYTDPQPWTSRLSVTFCPRKTWADQVLTKN RRGGAASVLGGSGSTPYDGRNR (SEQ ID NO: 1145) in HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












63
F −> L
No


80
I −> V
Yes


83
V −> A
Yes


137
Q −> P
Yes


173
D −> N
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550), as compared to the known protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor, are described in Table 9 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 9







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known amino
Present in variant
Position in variant


acid sequence
protein?
protein?





197
yes
197


466
no


360
no


288
no


665
no


560
no


650
no


480
no


104
yes
104


580
no


204
yes
204


115
yes
115


208
yes
208


152
yes
152


309
no


432
no


351
no


246
no


182
yes
182


612
no


256
no


508
no


330
no


274
no


292
no


553
no


529
no


375
no









Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 115 and ends at position 1059. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












49
T −>
No


273
A −> C
Yes


303
T −> G
No


324
T −> C
Yes


352
A −> G
Yes


362
T −> C
Yes


524
A −> C
Yes


631
G −> A
No


1315
A −> G
No


1380
T −> C
No


1533
C −> A
Yes


1706
G −> A
Yes


2308
T −> C
No


2362
C −> T
No


2455
A −>
No


2504
C −> A
Yes


2558
G −>
No


2623
G −>
No


2639
T −> A
No


2640
T −> A
No


2832
G −> A
Yes


2885
C −> T
No


3396
A −> G
Yes


3562
C −> T
Yes


3753
C −> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) and CEA5_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MESPSAPPHRWCIPWQRLLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLVHNLPQ HLFGYSWYKGERVDGNRQIIGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGREIIYPNASLLIQNIIQNDTGFYT LHVIKSDLVNEEATGQFRVYPELPKPSISSNNSKPVEDKDAVAFTCEPETQDATYLWWV NNQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNRTLTLFNVTRNDTASYKCETQNPVSARRSDSVILNVLYGPDA PTISPLNTSYRSGENLNLSCHAASNPPAQYSWFVNGTFQQSTQELFIPNITVNNSGSYTC QAHNSDTGLNRTTVTTITVYAEPPKPFITSNNSNPVEDEDAVALTCEPEIQNTTYLWWV NNQSLPVSPRLQLSNDNRTLTLLSVTRNDVGPYECGIQNELSVDHSDPVILNVLYGPDD PTISPSYTYYRPGVNLSLSCHAASNPPAQYSWLIDGNIQQHTQELFISNITEKNSGLYTCQ ANNSASGHSRTTVKTITVSAELPKPSISSNNSKPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEAQNTTYLWWVN GQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNRTLTLFNVTRNDARAYVCGIQNSVSANRSDPVTLDVLYGPDTP IISPPDSSYLSGANLNLSCHSASNPSPQYSWRINGIPQQHTQVLFIAKITPNNNGTYACFV SNLATGRNNSIVKSITVS corresponding to amino acids 1-675 of CEA5_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-675 of HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GKWLPGASASYSGVESIWFSPKSQEDIFFPSLCSMGTRKSQILS (SEQ ID NO: 1146) corresponding to amino acids 676-719 of HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GKWLPGASASYSGVESIWFSPKSQEDIFFPSLCSMGTRKSQILS (SEQ ID NO: 1146) in HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 11







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












63
F −> L
No


80
I −> V
Yes


83
V −> A
Yes


137
Q −> P
Yes


173
D −> N
No


289
I −> T
No


340
A −> D
Yes


398
E −> K
Yes


647
P −>
No


664
R −> S
Yes









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551), as compared to the known protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor, are described in Table 12 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 12







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known amino
Present in variant
Position in variant


acid sequence
protein?
protein?












197
yes
197


466
yes
466


360
yes
360


288
yes
288


665
yes
665


560
yes
560


650
yes
650


480
yes
480


104
yes
104


580
yes
580


204
yes
204


115
yes
115


208
yes
208


152
yes
152


309
yes
309


432
yes
432


351
yes
351


246
yes
246


182
yes
182


612
yes
612


256
yes
256


508
yes
508


330
yes
330


274
yes
274


292
yes
292


553
yes
553


529
yes
529


375
yes
375









Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 115 and ends at position 2271. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 13 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 13







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












49
T −>
No


273
A −> C
Yes


303
T −> G
No


324
T −> C
Yes


352
A −> G
Yes


362
T −> C
Yes


524
A −> C
Yes


631
G −> A
No


915
A −> G
No


980
T −> C
No


1133
C −> A
Yes


1306
G −> A
Yes


1908
T −> C
No


1962
C −> T
No


2055
A −>
No


2104
C −> A
Yes


3259
T −> C
Yes









Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 552) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 552) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 14, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 552) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 14







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












63
F −> L
No


80
I −> V
Yes


83
V −> A
Yes


137
Q −> P
Yes


173
D −> N
No


289
I −> T
No


340
A −> D
Yes


398
E −> K
Yes









Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 552) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 115 and ends at position 1821. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 15 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 552) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 15







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












49
T −>
No


273
A −> C
Yes


303
T −> G
No


324
T −> C
Yes


352
A −> G
Yes


362
T −> C
Yes


524
A −> C
Yes


631
G −> A
No


915
A −> G
No


980
T −> C
No


1133
C −> A
Yes


1306
G −> A
Yes









Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMCEA_PEA1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) and CEA5_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMCEA_PEA1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MESPSAPPHRWCIPWQRLLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLVHNLPQ HLFGYSWYKGERVDGNRQIIGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGREIIYPNASLLIQNIIQNDTGFYT LHVIKSDLVNEEATGQFRVYPELPKPSISSNNSKPVEDKDAVAFTCEPETQDATYLWWV NNQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNRTLTLFNVTRNDTASYKCETQNPVSARRSDSVILN corresponding to amino acids 1-232 of CEA5_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-232 of HUMCEA_PEA1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to VLYGPDTPIISPPDSSYLSGANLNLSCHSASNPSPQYSWRINGIPQQHTQVLFIAKITPNNN GTYACFVSNLATGRNNSIVKSITVSASGTSPGLSAGATVGIMIGVLVGVALI corresponding to amino acids 589-702 of CEA5_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 233-346 of HUMCEA_PEA1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMCEA_PEA1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise NV, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 232−x to 232; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 233+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 16, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 16







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












63
F −> L
No


80
I −> V
Yes


83
V −> A
Yes


137
Q −> P
Yes


173
D −> N
No


291
P −>
No


308
R −> S
Yes


326
G −>
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553), as compared to the known protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor, are described in Table 17 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 17







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?












197
yes
197


466
no


360
no


288
no


665
yes
309


560
no


650
yes
294


480
no


104
yes
104


580
no


204
yes
204


115
yes
115


208
yes
208


152
yes
152


309
no


432
no


351
no


246
no


182
yes
182


612
yes
256


256
no


508
no


330
no


274
no


292
no


553
no


529
no


375
no









Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 115 and ends at position 1152. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 18 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 18







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












49
T −>
No


273
A −> C
Yes


303
T −> G
No


324
T −> C
Yes


352
A −> G
Yes


362
T −> C
Yes


524
A −> C
Yes


631
G −> A
No


840
T −> C
No


894
C −> T
No


987
A −>
No


1036
C −> A
Yes


1090
G −>
No


1155
G −>
No


1171
T −> A
No


1172
T −> A
No


1364
G −> A
Yes


1417
C −> T
No


1928
A −> G
Yes


2094
C −> T
Yes


2285
C −> T
Yes









Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMCEA_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) and CEA5_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMCEA_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MESPSAPPHRWCIPWQRLLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKEVLLLVHNLPQ HLFGYSWYKGERVDGNRQIIGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGREIIYPNASLLIQNIIQNDTGFYT LHVIKSDLVNEEATGQFRVYP corresponding to amino acids 1-142 of CEA5_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-142 of HUMCEA_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to ELPKPSISSNNSKPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEAQNTTYLWWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNGNRTLT LFNVTRNDARAYVCGIQNSVSANRSDPVTLDVLYGPDTPIISPPDSSYLSGANLNLSCHS ASNPSPQYSWRINGIPQQHTQVLFIAKITPNNNGTYACFVSNLATGRNNSIVKSITVSASG TSPGLSAGATVGIMIGVLVGVALI corresponding to amino acids 499-702 of CEA5_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 143-346 of HUMCEA_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMCEA_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise PE, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 142−x to 142; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 143+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2.


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure.


Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 19, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 19







Amino acid mutations









SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Alternative amino acid(s)
Previously known SNP?












63
F −> L
No


80
I −> V
Yes


83
V −> A
Yes


137
Q −> P
Yes


291
P −>
No


308
R −> S
Yes


326
G −>
No









The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554), as compared to the known protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor, are described in Table 20 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 20







Glycosylation site(s)









Position(s) on known
Present in
Position in


amino acid sequence
variant protein?
variant protein?





197
no



466
no


360
no


288
no


665
yes
309


560
yes
204


650
yes
294


480
no


104
yes
104


580
yes
224


204
no


115
yes
115


208
no


152
no


309
no


432
no


351
no


246
no


182
no


612
yes
256


256
no


508
yes
152


330
no


274
no


292
no


553
yes
197


529
yes
173


375
no









Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 115 and ends at position 1152. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 21 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 21







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












49
T −>
No


273
A −> C
Yes


303
T −> G
No


324
T −> C
Yes


352
A −> G
Yes


362
T −> C
Yes


524
A −> C
Yes


840
T −> C
No


894
C −> T
No


987
A −>
No


1036
C −> A
Yes


1090
G −>
No


1155
G −>
No


1171
T −> A
No


1172
T −> A
No


1364
G −> A
Yes


1417
C −> T
No


1928
A −> G
Yes


2094
C −> T
Yes


2285
C −> T
Yes









As noted above, cluster HUMCEA features 42 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node0 (SEQ ID NO: 507) according to the present invention is supported by 56 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 22







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Tanscript name
position
position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1
178


(SEQ ID NO:502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1
178


(SEQ ID NO:503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1
178


(SEQ ID NO:504)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
1
178


(SEQ ID NO:505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
1
178


(SEQ ID NO:506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 508) according to the present invention is supported by 83 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 23







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Tanscript name
position
position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
179
456


(SEQ ID NO:502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
179
456


(SEQ ID NO:503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
179
456


(SEQ ID NO:504)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
179
456


(SEQ ID NO:505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
179
456


(SEQ ID NO:506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 509) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 24







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Tanscript name
position
position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
818
1217


(SEQ ID NO:502)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node12 (SEQ ID NO: 510) according to the present invention is supported by 83 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 26







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Tanscript name
position
position












HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1218
1472


(SEQ ID NO:502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
818
1072


(SEQ ID NO:503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
818
1072


(SEQ ID NO:504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node31 (SEQ ID NO: 511) according to the present invention is supported by 87 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 27







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Tanscript name
position
position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1817
2006


(SEQ ID NO:502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1417
1606


(SEQ ID NO:503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1417
1606


(SEQ ID NO:504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node36 (SEQ ID NO: 512) according to the present invention is supported by 94 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 28







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Tanscript name
position
position












HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2159
2285


(SEQ ID NO:502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1759
1885


(SEQ ID NO:503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
691
817


(SEQ ID NO:506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node44 (SEQ ID NO: 513) according to the present invention is supported by 112 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 29







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Tanscript name
position
position












HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2286
2540


(SEQ ID NO:502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1886
2140


(SEQ ID NO:503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
818
1072


(SEQ ID NO:505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
818
1072


(SEQ ID NO:506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node46 (SEQ ID NO: 514) according to the present invention is supported by 15 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 30







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Tanscript name
position
position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
2174
3347


(SEQ ID NO:503)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node63 (SEQ ID NO: 515) according to the present invention is supported by 68 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 31







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Tanscript name
position
position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2957
3135


(SEQ ID NO:502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
1489
1667


(SEQ ID NO:505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
1489
1667


(SEQ ID NO:506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node65 (SEQ ID NO: 516) according to the present invention is supported by 54 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 32







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Tanscript name
position
position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
3166
3897


(SEQ ID NO:502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
1698
2429


(SEQ ID NO:505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
1698
2429


(SEQ ID NO:506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node67 (SEQ ID NO: 517) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 33







Segment location on transcripts










Segment starting
Segment ending


Tanscript name
position
position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1607
1886


(SEQ ID NO:504)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node3 (SEQ ID NO: 518) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 34







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
457
538


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
457
538


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
457
538


(SEQ ID NO: 504)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
457
538


(SEQ ID NO: 505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
457
538


(SEQ ID NO: 506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node7 (SEQ ID NO: 519) according to the present invention is supported by 73 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 35







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
539
642


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
539
642


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
539
642


(SEQ ID NO: 504)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
539
642


(SEQ ID NO: 505)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 520) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 36







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
643
690


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
643
690


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
643
690


(SEQ ID NO: 504)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
643
690


(SEQ ID NO: 505)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node9 (SEQ ID NO: 521) according to the present invention is supported by 71 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 37







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
691
738


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
691
738


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
691
738


(SEQ ID NO: 504)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
691
738


(SEQ ID NO: 505)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node10 (SEQ ID NO: 522) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 38







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
739
817


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
739
817


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
739
817


(SEQ ID NO: 504)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
739
817


(SEQ ID NO: 505)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node15 (SEQ ID NO: 523) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 39







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1473
1475


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1073
1075


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1073
1075


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node16 (SEQ ID NO: 524) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 40







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1476
1481


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1076
1081


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1076
1081


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node17 (SEQ ID NO: 525) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 41







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1482
1488


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1082
1088


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1082
1088


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node18 (SEQ ID NO: 526) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 42







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1489
1506


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1089
1106


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1089
1106


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node19 (SEQ ID NO: 527) according to the present invention is supported by 69 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 43







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1507
1576


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1107
1176


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1107
1176


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node20 (SEQ ID NO: 528) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 44







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1577
1600


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1177
1200


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1177
1200


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node21 (SEQ ID NO: 529) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 45 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 45







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1601
1624


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1201
1224


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1201
1224


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 530) according to the present invention is supported by 77 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 46 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 46







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1625
1702


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1225
1302


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1225
1302


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node23 (SEQ ID NO: 531) according to the present invention is supported by 72 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 47 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 47







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1703
1732


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1303
1332


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1303
1332


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node24 (SEQ ID NO: 532) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 48 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 48







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1733
1751


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1333
1351


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1333
1351


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node27 (SEQ ID NO: 533) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 49 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 49







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1752
1770


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1352
1370


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1352
1370


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node29 (SEQ ID NO: 534) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 50 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 50







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1771
1788


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1371
1388


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1371
1388


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node30 (SEQ ID NO: 535) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 51 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 51







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
1789
1816


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1389
1416


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20
1389
1416


(SEQ ID NO: 504)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node33 (SEQ ID NO: 536) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 52 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 52







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2007
2028


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1607
1628


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
539
560


(SEQ ID NO: 506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node34 (SEQ ID NO: 537) according to the present invention is supported by 80 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 53 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 53







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2029
2110


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1629
1710


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
561
642


(SEQ ID NO: 506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node35 (SEQ ID NO: 538) according to the present invention is supported by 75 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 54 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 54







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position












HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2111
2158


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
1711
1758


(SEQ ID NO: 503)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
643
690


(SEQ ID NO: 506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node45 (SEQ ID NO: 539) according to the present invention is supported by 9 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503). Table 55 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 55







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9
2141
2173


(SEQ ID NO: 503)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node50 (SEQ ID NO: 540) according to the present invention is supported by 64 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 56 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 56







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2541
2567


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
1073
1099


(SEQ ID NO: 505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
1073
1099


(SEQ ID NO: 506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node51 (SEQ ID NO: 541) according to the present invention is supported by 88 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 57 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 57







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2568
2659


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
1100
1191


(SEQ ID NO: 505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
1100
1191


(SEQ ID NO: 506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node56 (SEQ ID NO: 542) according to the present invention is supported by 75 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 58 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 58







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2660
2685


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
1192
1217


(SEQ ID NO: 505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
1192
1217


(SEQ ID NO: 506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node57 (SEQ ID NO: 543) according to the present invention is supported by 82 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 59 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 59







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2686
2786


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
1218
1318


(SEQ ID NO: 505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
1218
1318


(SEQ ID NO: 506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node58 (SEQ ID NO: 544) according to the present invention is supported by 63 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 60 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 60







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2787
2820


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
1319
1352


(SEQ ID NO: 505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
1319
1352


(SEQ ID NO: 506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node60 (SEQ ID NO: 545) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 61 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 61







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2821
2864


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
1353
1396


(SEQ ID NO: 505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
1353
1396


(SEQ ID NO: 506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node61 (SEQ ID NO: 546) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 62 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 62







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2865
2868


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
1397
1400


(SEQ ID NO: 505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
1397
1400


(SEQ ID NO: 506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node62 (SEQ ID NO: 547) according to the present invention is supported by 60 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 63 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 63







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
2869
2956


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
1401
1488


(SEQ ID NO: 505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
1401
1488


(SEQ ID NO: 506)









Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA1_node64 (SEQ ID NO: 548) according to the present invention is supported by 45 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 64 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 64







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8
3136
3165


(SEQ ID NO: 502)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25
1668
1697


(SEQ ID NO: 505)


HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26
1668
1697


(SEQ ID NO: 506)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: CEA5_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMCEA_PEA1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) x CEA5_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 2320.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 234 Total


      length: 234


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CEA5_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMCEA_PEA1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) x CEA5_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 6692.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 675 Total


      length: 675


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CEA5_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMCEA_PEA1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) x CEA5_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3298.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 346 Total


      length: 702


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 49.29 Total Percent


      Identity: 49.29
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: CEA5_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMCEA_PEA1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) x CEA5_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 3294.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 346 Total


      length: 702


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 49.29 Total Percent


      Identity: 49.29
    • Gaps: 1


      Alignment:




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DESCRIPTION FOR CLUSTER HUMEDF

Cluster HUMEDF features 3 transcript(s) and 8 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3.









TABLE 1







Transcripts of interest










Transcript Name
SEQ ID NO:







HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5
555



HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10
556



HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11
557

















TABLE 2







Segments of interest










Segment Name
SEQ ID NO:







HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_6
558



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_11
559



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_18
560



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_19
561



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_22
562



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_2
563



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_8
564



HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_20
565

















TABLE 3







Proteins of interest











Corresponding


Protein Name
SEQ ID NO:
Transcript(s)





HUMEDF_PEA_2_P5
567
HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10




(SEQ ID NO: 556)


HUMEDF_PEA_2_P6
568
HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11




(SEQ ID NO: 557)


HUMEDF_PEA_2_P8
569
HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5




(SEQ ID NO: 555)









These sequences are variants of the known protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor (SwissProt accession identifier IHBA_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Activin beta-A chain; Erythroid differentiation protein; EDF), SEQ ID NO: 566, referred to herein as the previously known protein.


Protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): inhibins and activins inhibit and activate, respectively, the secretion of follitropin by the pituitary gland. Inhibins/activins are involved in regulating a number of diverse functions such as hypothalamic and pituitary hormone secretion, gonadal hormone secretion, germ cell development and maturation, erythroid differentiation, insulin secretion, nerve cell survival, embryonic axial development or bone growth, depending on their subunit composition. Inhibins appear to oppose the functions of activins. The sequence for protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Inhibin beta A chain precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4.









TABLE 4







Amino acid mutations for Known Protein










SNP position(s) on




amino acid sequence
Comment







377-379
RMR −> AC










The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Cancer; Osteoporosis; Contraceptive, female; Contraceptive, male; Diagnosis, cancer. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Erythroid differentiation factor agonist; Follicle-stimulating hormone agonist; Growth factor agonist; Inhibin agonist; Interleukin 6 antagonist; Osteoblast stimulant. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Haematological; Female contraceptive; Male contraceptive; Antianaemic; Osteoporosis treatment; Fertility enhancer; Anticancer; Diagnostic; Antisickling; Neurological; Alimentary/Metabolic.


The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: skeletal development; ovarian follicle development; induction of apoptosis; defense response; cell cycle arrest; cell surface receptor linked signal transduction; cell-cell signaling; neurogenesis; mesoderm development; cell growth and/or maintenance; response to external stimulus; cell differentiation; erythrocyte differentiation; growth, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; defense/immunity protein; cytokine; transforming growth factor beta receptor ligand; hormone; protein binding; growth factor; activin inhibitor, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component.


The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from <http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/>; or Locuslink, available from <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/>.


As noted above, cluster HUMEDF features 3 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided.


Variant protein HUMEDF_PEA2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMEDF_PEA2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556). An alignment is given to the known protein (Inhibin beta A chain precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMEDF_PEA2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567) and IHBA_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMEDF_PEA2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MPLLWLRGFLLASCWIIVRSSPTPGSEGHSAAPDCPSCALAALPKDVPNSQPEMVEAVK KHILNMLHLKKRPDVTQPVPKAALLNAIRKLHVGKVGENGYVEIEDDIGRRAEMNELM EQTSEIITFAESGT corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of IHBA_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of HUMEDF_PEA2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VKS (SEQ ID NO: 1147) corresponding to amino acids 132-134 of HUMEDF_PEA2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMEDF_PEA2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VKS (SEQ ID NO: 1147) in HUMEDF_PEA2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMEDF_PEA2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567), as compared to the known protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor, are described in Table 5 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 5







Glycosylation site(s)










Position(s) on known
Present in



amino acid sequence
variant protein ?







165
no










Variant protein HUMEDF_PEA2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMEDF_PEA2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 246 and ends at position 647. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 6 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMEDF_PEA2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 6







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





139
−> A
No


170
A −>
No


347
C −> T
No


362
G −> C
No









Variant protein HUMEDF_PEA2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMEDF_PEA2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557). An alignment is given to the known protein (Inhibin beta A chain precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMEDF_PEA2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568) and IHBA_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMEDF_PEA2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MPLLWLRGFLLASCWIIVRSSPTPGSEGHSAAPDCPSCALAALPKDVPNSQPEMVEAVK KHILNMLHLKKRPDVTQPVPKAALLNAIRKLHVGKVGENGYVEIEDDIGRRAEMNELM EQTSEIITFAESG corresponding to amino acids 1-130 of IHBA_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-130 of HUMEDF_PEA2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence HSEA (SEQ ID NO: 1148) corresponding to amino acids 131-134 of HUMEDF_PEA2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMEDF_PEA2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence HSEA (SEQ ID NO: 1148) in HUMEDF_PEA2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMEDF_PEA2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568), as compared to the known protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor, are described in Table 7 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 7







Glycosylation site(s)










Position(s) on known
Present in



amino acid sequence
variant protein ?







165
no










Variant protein HUMEDF_PEA2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMEDF_PEA2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 246 and ends at position 647. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMEDF_PEA2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 8







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?





139
−> A
No


170
A −>
No


347
C −> T
No


362
G −> C
No









Variant protein HUMEDF_PEA2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMEDF_PEA2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555). An alignment is given to the known protein (Inhibin beta A chain precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows:


Comparison report between HUMEDF_PEA2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569) and IHBA_HUMAN:


1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMEDF_PEA2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MPLLWLRGFLLASCWIIVRSSPTPGSEGHSAAPDCPSCALAALPKDVPNSQPEMVEAVK KHILNMLHLKKRPDVTQPVPKAALLNAIRKLHVGKVGENGYVEIEDDIGRRAEMNELM EQTSEIITFAESGT corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of IHBA_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of HUMEDF_PEA2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VKS (SEQ ID NO: 1147) corresponding to amino acids 132-134 of HUMEDF_PEA2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.


2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMEDF_PEA2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VKS (SEQ ID NO: 1147) in HUMEDF_PEA2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569).


The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region.


The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMEDF_PEA2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569), as compared to the known protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor, are described in Table 9 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein).









TABLE 9







Glycosylation site(s)










Position(s) on known
Present in



amino acid sequence
variant protein ?







165
no










Variant protein HUMEDF_PEA2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMEDF_PEA2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 246 and ends at position 647. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMEDF_PEA2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention).









TABLE 10







Nucleic acid SNPs









SNP position on




nucleotide sequence
Alternative nucleic acid
Previously known SNP?












139
−> A
No


170
A −>
No


347
C −> T
No


362
G −> C
No


878
G −>
No


1028
G −>
No


1216
A −> G
No


1552
A −>
No


1627
G −> T
No


1735
A −>
No









As noted above, cluster HUMEDF features 8 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided.


Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA2_node6 (SEQ ID NO: 558) according to the present invention is supported by 65 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555), HUMEDF_PEA2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556) and HUMEDF_PEA2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557). Table 11 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 11







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5
103
633


(SEQ ID NO: 555)


HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10
103
633


(SEQ ID NO: 556)


HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11
103
633


(SEQ ID NO: 557)









Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA2_node11 (SEQ ID NO: 559) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556) and HUMEDF_PEA2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 12







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10
718
1129


(SEQ ID NO: 556)


HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11
634
1045


(SEQ ID NO: 557)









Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA2_node18 (SEQ ID NO: 560) according to the present invention is supported by 90 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 13







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5
718
1660


(SEQ ID NO: 555)









Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA2_node19 (SEQ ID NO: 561) according to the present invention is supported by 86 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 14







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5
1661
4414


(SEQ ID NO: 555)









Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA2_node22 (SEQ ID NO: 562) according to the present invention is supported by 89 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 15







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5
4474
6164


(SEQ ID NO: 555)









According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description.


Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA2_node2 (SEQ ID NO: 563) according to the present invention is supported by 31 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555), HUMEDF_PEA2_T10(SEQ ID NO: 556) and HUMEDF_PEA2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 16







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5
1
102


(SEQ ID NO: 555)


HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10
1
102


(SEQ ID NO: 556)


HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11
1
102


(SEQ ID NO: 557)









Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA2_node8 (SEQ ID NO: 564) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555) and HUMEDF_PEA2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 17







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5
634
717


(SEQ ID NO: 555)


HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10
634
717


(SEQ ID NO: 556)









Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA2_node20 (SEQ ID NO: 565) according to the present invention is supported by 18 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript.









TABLE 18







Segment location on transcripts










Segment
Segment


Transcript name
starting position
ending position





HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5
4415
4473


(SEQ ID NO: 555)










Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:


Sequence name: IHBA_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMEDF_PEA2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567) x IHBA_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:
    • Quality: 1285.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 133 Total


      length: 133


      Matching Percent Similarity: 99.25 Matching Percent


      Identity: 98.50
    • Total Percent Similarity: 99.25 Total Percent


      Identity: 98.50
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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Sequence name: IHBA_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMEDF_PEA2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568) x IHBA_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1275.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 130 Total


      length: 130


      Matching Percent Similarity: 100.00 Matching Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Total Percent Similarity: 100.00 Total Percent


      Identity: 100.00
    • Gaps: 0




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Sequence name: IHBA_HUMAN


Sequence documentation:


Alignment of: HUMEDF_PEA2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569) x IHBA_HUMAN . . .


Alignment segment 1/1:

    • Quality: 1285.00


      Escore: 0
    • Matching length: 133 Total


      length: 133


      Matching Percent Similarity: 99.25 Matching Percent


      Identity: 98.50
    • Total Percent Similarity: 99.25 Total Percent


      Identity: 98.50
    • Gaps: 0


      Alignment:




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It is appreciated that certain features of the invention, which are, for clarity, described in the context of separate embodiments, may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features of the invention, which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitable subcombination. Although the invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and broad scope of the appended claims. All publications, patents and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated in their entirety by reference into the specification, to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated herein by reference. In addition, citation or identification of any reference in this application shall not be construed as an admission that such reference is available as prior art to the present invention.

Claims
  • 1. An isolated polynucleotide consisting of the sequence of SEQ ID NO:1.
  • 2. An isolated polynucleotide consisting of the sequence of SEQ ID NO:8.
  • 3. An isolated amplicon consisting of the sequence of SEQ ID NO:957.
  • 4. A primer pair, comprising a pair of isolated oligonucleotides to amplify the amplicon of claim 3, said pair of isolated oligonucleotides consisting of the sequences of SEQ ID NOs. 955 and 956.
  • 5. An isolated polynucleotide comprising the polynucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 or degenerate variants thereof.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

THIS APPLICATION IS RELATED TO NOVEL NUCLEOTIDE AND AMINO ACID SEQUENCES, AND ASSAYS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR DIAGNOSIS OF OVARIAN CANCER, AND CLAIMS PRIORITY AS A CONTINUATION TO U.S. APPLICATION No. 11/050,857, FILED Jan. 27, 2005 now abandoned, WHICH IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE AS IF FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN, WHICH IN TURN CLAIMS PRIORITY TO AND INCORPORATES HEREIN BY REFERENCE (IN THEIR ENTIRETY) EACH OF THE CORRESPONDING U.S. PROVISIONAL APPLICATIONS NOTED BELOW: APPLICATION No. 60/620,916 FILED Oct. 22, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN COLON CANCER APPLICATION No. 60/628,123 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN COLON CANCER II APPLICATION No. 60/621,131 FILED Oct. 25, 2004—DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS FOR COLON CANCER, AND ASSAYS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF APPLICATION No. 60/620,917 FILED Oct. 22, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN BREAST CANCER APPLICATION No. 60/628,101 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN BREAST CANCER II APPLICATION No. 60/620,874 FILED Oct. 22, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN OVARIAN CANCER APPLICATION No. 60/628,134 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN OVARIAN CANCER II APPLICATION No. 60/620,924 FILED Oct. 22, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN STOMACH CANCER APPLICATION No. 60/628,111 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN STOMACH CANCER II APPLICATION No. 60/620,853 FILED Oct. 22, 2004—28814—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN LUNG CANCER APPLICATION No. 60/628,112 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN LUNG CANCER II APPLICATION No. 60/620,974 FILED Oct. 22, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN PANCREATIC CANCER APPLICATION No. 60/628,145 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN PANCREATIC CANCER II APPLICATION No. 60/620,656 FILED Oct. 22, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN PROSTATE CANCER APPLICATION No. 60/628,251 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN PROSTATE CANCER II APPLICATION No. 60/620,975 FILED Oct. 22, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN BRAIN CANCER APPLICATION No. 60/628,178 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN BRAIN CANCER II APPLICATION No. 60/622,320 FILED Oct. 27, 2004—DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS FOR CARDIAC DISEASE AND/OR PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND ASSAYS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF APPLICATION No. 60/628,190 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS FOR CARDIAC DISEASE AND/OR PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND ASSAYS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF II APPLICATION No. 60/630,559 FILED Nov. 26, 2004—DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS FOR CARDIAC DISEASE AND/OR PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND ASSAYS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF II APPLICATION No. 60/628,231 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—NOVEL DIAGNOSTIC SERUM MARKERS, AND ASSAYS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF APPLICATION No. 60/620,918 FILED Oct. 22, 2004—DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS FOR RENAL CANCER, AND ASSAYS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF APPLICATION No. 60/628,156 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS FOR RENAL CANCER, AND ASSAYS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF II APPLICATION No. 60/620,677 FILED Oct. 22, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN BLADDER CANCER APPLICATION No. 60/628,167 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN BLADDER CANCER II APPLICATION No. 60/621,004 FILED Oct. 22, 2004—DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MARKERS IN SKIN AND EPITHELIAL CANCER II APPLICATION No. 60/628,179 FILED Nov. 17, 2004—NOVEL DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS, AND ASSAYS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF APPLICATION No. 60/622,017 FILED Oct. 27, 2004—VARIANTS OF NONSPECIFIC ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE, USE OF DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS, AND ASSAYS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF APPLICATION No. 60/539,129 FILED Jan. 27, 2004—METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANNOTATING BIOMOLECULAR SEQUENCES AND APPLICATION No. 60/539,128 FILED Jan. 27, 2004—EVOLUTIONARY CONSERVED SPLICED SEQUENCES AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING THEREOF

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