Drug containing a bovine protein homologous to human MCP-1 - for treating inflammation, tumours, thrombosis, and immune reactions, also for diagnosis

摘要

Pharmaceutical compsn. comprises a bovine protein (bMCP-1, Mr about 10 power4) originally isolated from a bull's seminal vesicles, dispersed with the usual carriers and opt. additives. The bovine protein is produced by genetic engineering techniques, using expression vectors that encode the prodn. of the protein in suitable host cells. USE - The prods. facilitate the identification of human MCP-1 protein for diagnostic purposes