New compound

摘要

A gene encoding a novel cystatin-related protein has been isolated from fetal male mouse gonad and adult male human testis. The novel protein has a potential role in inducing testis formation in fetal gonads. It is also highly probable that the protein inhibits testis tumor growth because of structural and functional similarities with tumor inhibiting cystatins. The corresponding nucleic acid sequence, as well as vectors and host cells containing the nucleic acid sequence, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the protein are also claimed.