| abstract |
Disclosed are a novel protein having an activity to promote metastases of cancers, and its antibody and preparation. The novel protein is prepared from a microorganism of the genus Mycoplasma , and significantly used in studies on cancer metastases. The antibody recognizes the novel protein so that it can be advantageously used as a diagnostic agent for cancer metastases, as well as a cancer metastasis-inhibitory agent. |