DEFB118, defensin beta 118

DEFB118, defensin beta 118

• This gene encodes a member of the beta subfamily of defensins. Beta-defensins are antimicrobial peptides that protect tissues and organs from infection by a variety of microorganisms. Expression of this gene is regulated by androgen, and the encoded protein binds to sperm and exhibits antibacterial activity against E. coli. This gene is found in a cluster with other beta-defensin genes on the long arm of chromosome 20. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2014]

• Gene Synonyms (C20orf63, DEFB-18, ESC42, ESP13.6, beta-defensin 118, defensin, beta 18, epididymal secretory protein 13.6, epididymis secretory sperm binding protein, epididymus specific clone 42,)
• NCBI Gene ID: 117285
• Species: Homo sapiens (Human)
• UNIPROT ID#>>Q96PH6
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