A novel polypeptide functions as the .beta. chain of an oncostatin M receptor and is thus designated OSM-R.beta.. Heterodimeric receptor proteins comprising OSM-R.beta. and gp130 bind oncostatin M and find use in inhibiting biological activities mediated by oncostatin M....http://www.google.de/patents/US5891997?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5891997 - Receptor for oncostatin M
