abstract |
A novel protein and a DNA encoding the same which are usable, for example, as remedies/preventives for diseases such as infectious diseases. This protein is also useful as a reagent for screening a compound or its salt capable of promoting or inhibiting the activity of this protein. A compound or its salt inhibiting the activity of the above protein and a neutralization antibody inhibiting the activity of the above protein are usable as remedies/preventives for diseases such as bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. |