摘要 |
<p> A novel polypeptide having an α1,3-fucosyltransferase activity; a process for producing this polypeptide; a DNA encoding this polypeptide; a process for producing this DNA; a recombinant vector obtained by integrating this DNA; a transformant carrying this recombinant vector; an antibody recognizing the above polypeptide; a method for quantitating the above polypeptide and an immunostaining method by using this antibody; a process for producing a fucose-containing sugar chain by using the above polypeptide or the above transformant; a method for screening a substance altering the expression of a gene encoding the above polypeptide; a method for screening a substance altering the activity of the polypeptide; and a method for diagnosing brain diseases, renal diseases, cancer, etc. by using the above DNA or the above antibody.</p> |