Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP
Ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor ligand-binding agents and methods of using the same
Provided are agents that specifically bind a ligand of ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor (CNTFR). In certain aspects, an agent of the present disclosure is a soluble CNTFR polypeptide. The soluble CNTFR polypeptide may have an altered (e.g., reduced) binding affinity for one or more ligand-CNTFR complex subunits, an altered (e.g., increased) binding affinity for one or more CNTFR ligands, or any combination thereof. Compositions that include the agents of the present disclosure are also provided, as are methods of using the agents (e.g., for treating a cell proliferative disorder) and methods of identifying an individual as having a cell proliferative disorder associated with CNTFR signaling.
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