| abstract |
A protein named HMW human MP52 which is produced in CHO cells and has the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:1 in the Sequence Listing; a process for producing HMW human MP52; and a medicinal composition comprising HMW human MP52 as the active ingredient. Because of having the effect of promoting bone induction, HMW human MP52 is usable in the treatment or prevention of bone diseases, etc. |