Reagents that regulate human receptor tyrosine kinase MerTK and reagents
which bind to human receptor tyrosine kinase MerTK gene products can play
a role in preventing, ameliorating, or correcting dysfunctions or
diseases including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal and liver
disorders, cancer, metabolic disorders (particularly diabetes),
neurological disorders, cardiovascular disorders (particularly coronary
heart disease), hematological disorders, reproductive disorders,
endocrine and hormonal disorders, respiratory disorders (particularly
COPD), and genitourinary disorders.