| abstract |
A process for producing proteins or isoprenoid compounds by using at least one DNA involving a DNA encoding the above proteins which have an activity of elevating the efficiency of synthesizing isoprenoid compounds useful in drugs for the treatment of heart diseases or osteoporosis, hemostasis, prevention of cancer, immunopotentiation, etc., health foods, antifouling coatings, etc.; and a method for detecting compounds having antibacterial activity and herbicidal activity characterized by detecting the above DNAs, the above proteins or substances capable of inhibiting enzymatic reactions on the non-mevalonate pathway. |