Disclosed are mutated genes for green fluorescence proteins and enhanced
inserted YFPs expressed therefrom. The mutant proteins not only maintain
their fluorescence even at 37.degree. C., but also exhibit about 20 times
stronger fluorescence intensities in comparison to the conventional
fluorescence proteins. Accordingly, the mutant fluorescence proteins of
the present invention can be used as biosensors for detecting and
analyzing the bioactivities of desired materials.