HST-2, a member of the heparin binding growth factor family

摘要

Disclosed are (1) an HST2 protein; (2) a recombinant DNA containing a nucleotide sequence coding for the HST2 protein; (3) a vector containing the recombinant DNA; (4) a transformant transformed with the vector; and (5) a method for preparing the protein which comprises cultivating the transformant and accumulating the protein in a culture broth, whereby the HST2 protein can be produced in high purity and in large amounts which is applicable to wound healing, or repair of the cardiac muscle or the nervous tissue after ischemia.