The present invention provides novel human genes, for example a novel
human gene comprising a nucleotide sequence coding for the amino acid
sequence shown under SEQ ID NO:1. The use of the genes makes it possible
to detect the expression of the same in various tissues, analyze their
structures and functions, and produce the human proteins encoded by the
genes by the technology of genetic engineering. Through these, it becomes
possible to analyze the corresponding expression products, elucidate the
pathology of diseases associated with the genes, for example hereditary
diseases and cancer, and diagnose and treat such diseases.