The present invention provides a human histone-like protein (HLP) and polynucleotides which identify and encode HLP. In addition, the invention provides expression vectors and host cells, agonists, antibodies, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for producing HTP and for treating disorders associated with the expression of HLP.
The present invention relates generally to the use of lipogenins, proteins, e.g. human extra-cellular matrix protein 1 (ECM-1), human glia-derived nexin I alpha protein (NP-I), human tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) and human histone H2A (H2A) singly or in various combinations to control lipogenesis in a mammal.