Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for purifying an erythropoietin analog having a low isoelectric point below 4 by adding an N-linked sugar chain with high purity. In accordance with the present invention, the erythropoietin analog having an isoelectric point below 4, which is an isoform having more sialic acid residues, can be effectively purified via three-step chromatographic processes in short time at lower cost.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an expression vector for animal cells, comprising: (a) CSP-B (Cytotoxic Serine Protease-B) 5?-SAR (Scaffold or Matrix Attachment Region); (b) a promoter operable in animal cells; and (c) a polyadenylation sequence, and to a method for producing recombinant proteins using same. The vector of the present invention includes CSP-B 5?-SAR, and thus has the effect of overcoming the inhibition of gene expression according to the position of a foreign gene introduced into an animal cell, and significantly improving the expression rate of a target protein. The vector of the present invention effectively expresses recombinant proteins for drugs or antibodies in animal cells. The vector of the present invention and the method for producing recombinant proteins using same may be very usefully applied to the industrial mass production of drugs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for purifying an erythropoietin analog having a low isoelectric point below 4 by adding an N-linked sugar chain with high purity. In accordance with the present invention, the erythropoietin analog having an isoelectric point below 4, which is an isoform having more sialic acid residues, can be effectively purified via three-step chromatographic processes in short time at lower cost.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an expression vector for animal cells, comprising: (a) CSP-B (Cytotoxic Serine Protease-B) 5?-SAR (Scaffold or Matrix Attachment Region); (b) a promoter operable in animal cells; and (c) a polyadenylation sequence, and to a method for producing recombinant proteins using same. The vector of the present invention includes CSP-B 5?-SAR, and thus has the effect of overcoming the inhibition of gene expression according to the position of a foreign gene introduced into an animal cell, and significantly improving the expression rate of a target protein. The vector of the present invention effectively expresses recombinant proteins for drugs or antibodies in animal cells. The vector of the present invention and the method for producing recombinant proteins using same may be very usefully applied to the industrial mass production of drugs.

Abstract: Disclosed are diagnostic markers specific for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), B-cell lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), and T-cell lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). Also disclosed are a composition and a kit, comprising an agent detecting the presence of the markers, and a method of diagnosing AML, B-ALL and T-ALL using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a human thrombopoietin (hTPO)-containing culture fluid, comprising the step of culturing a eukaryotic cell expressing hTPO in a serum-free medium that contains a negligible amount of serum. In addition, the present invention discloses a process for purifying hTPO from a hTPO-containing biological fluid, comprising the steps of (a) subjecting the biological fluid to affinity chromatography; (b) subjecting an eluate obtained at step (a) to hydrophobic interaction chromatography; (c) subjecting an eluate obtained at step (b) to reverse phased chromatography; and (d) subjecting an eluate obtained at step (c) to anion exchange chromatography. In addition, the present invention discloses hTPO with a high sialic acid content obtained by the process which comprises the step of loading, the eluate obtained at step (c) onto an ionic exchange chromatography column and collecting hTPO with a high content of sialic acid eluted selectively from the column by a 0.15-0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human thrombopoietin (hTPO) derivatives, and to process of preparation thereof. Particularly, sugar chains are introduced into native hTPO by substituting amino acids such as asparagine for amino acids at specific positions in native hTPO, preparing novel hTPO derivatives with high activities enhancing the platelet production in vivo. Therefore, the novel hTPO derivatives of this invention may be useful for the treatment of thrombocytopenia associated with anticancer therapy or the transplantation of bone marrow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human thrombopoietin (hTPO) derivatives, and to process of preparation thereof. Particularly, sugar chains are introduced into native hTPO by substituting amino acids such as asparagine for amino acids at specific positions in native hTPO, preparing novel hTPO derivatives with high activities enhancing the platelet production in vivo. Therefore, the novel hTPO derivatives of this invention may be useful for the treatment of thrombocytopenia associated with anticancer therapy or the transplantation of bone marrow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human thrombopoietin (; hTPO) derivatives, and to process of preparation thereof. Particularly, sugar chains are introduced into native hTPO by substituting amino acids such as asparagine for amino acids at specific positions in native hTPO, preparing novel hTPO derivatives with high activities enhancing the platelet production in vivo. Therefore, the novel hTPO derivatives of this invention may be useful for the treatment of thrombocytopenia associated with anticancer therapy or the transplantation of bone marrow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel gene coding human epidermal growth factor("hEGF") and a process for preparing the same employing a recombinant expression vector therefor. The hEGF gene of the invention is designed to contain codons ubiquitous in E. coli and the following restriction sites: HpaI at the 5' terminal, PstI at the 3' terminal and Bpu1102I, NsiI, MluI, Eco47III and AflII at a regular manner within its internal sequence. The present invention also provides a process for preparing hEGF by employing a expression vector pTE105 for hEGF, which contains expression cassette comprising Omp A leader sequence, translation termination sequence and transcription termination sequence and hEGF gene; and, replication origin of pUC19, tetracycline-resistant marker and a par site for stabilization in E. coli. The hEGF is produced massively in E. coli transformed with the pTE105(KCCM 10027).