NOVEL PROTEIN AND DNA THEREOF

摘要

A protein showing activities of transporting an organic ion, etc. and having an amino acid sequence which is the same or substantially the same as the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:1. This protein is useful as, for example, a diagnostic marker for respiratory diseases and kidney diseases. A compound promoting or inhibiting the activity of this protein, which is obtained by a screening method with the use of the protein, is usable as, for example, a preventive or a remedy for the above-described diseases.