The present invention relates to human secreted polypeptides, and isolated
nucleic acid molecules encoding said polypeptides, useful for diagnosing
and treating diabetes mellitus and/or conditions related to diabetes.
Antibodies that bind these polypeptides are also encompassed by the
present invention. Also encompassed by the invention are vectors, host
cells, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said
polynucleotides, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. The invention further
encompasses screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of
polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention. The present invention
further encompasses methods and compositions for inhibiting or enhancing
the production and function of the polypeptides of the present invention.