GENE ENCODING LECTIN PROTEIN ORIGINATING IN GORSE, PROTEIN ENCODED BY THE GENE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

摘要

(1) A gene (UEL1 gene) encoding a novel lectin showing an anti-H coagulation activity which is isolated from genomic DNA of gorse (Ulex europaeus) and a gene having a base sequence substantially equivalent thereto; (2) a novel lectin protein encoded by these genes; (3) a recombinant vector having the gene integrated thereinto; and (4) a process for producing a protein showing an anti-H coagulation activity which comprises transferring the recombinant vector into host cells to thereby transform the host, culturing the resultant transformant, and then collecting a polypeptide showing the anti-H coagulation activity from the culture.