Nucleic acids encoding differentiation inhibitor delta 2

Abstract

Amino acids constituting a physiologically active molecule human delta 2; a gene arrangement thereof; and an antibody thereto. The human delta 2 molecule, at least the amino acid sequence described in SEQ ID NO: 1 of the sequence listing, functions as a chemical useful for proliferation of undifferentiated blood cells and inhibition of differentiation, and hence can be utilized as pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.

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