Expression cloning method.

摘要

Disclosed is a process for cloning a nucleotide sequence that encodes a protein. The process includes the steps of: preparing a recombinant molecule containing the nucleotide sequence and a vector that includes an expression control element operatively attached at linkage sites to the nucleotide sequence; introducing the recombinant molecule into host cells derived from a multi-cellular organism; identifying, among the host cells into which the recombinant molecule is introduced, cells expressing the protein by a means that specifically detects the protein; attaching the cells expressing the protein to a solid surface; and recovering the recombinant molecule from the attached cells. The same process can also be used to test the specificity of an antibody in its binding to an antigen, when a DNA sequence encoding the antigen is available. <IMAGE>