Gene Symbol | DEFB4A |
Entrez Gene ID | 1673 |
Full Name | defensin beta 4A |
Synonyms | BD-2,DEFB-2,DEFB102,DEFB2,DEFB4,HBD-2,SAP1 |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | Defensins form a family of microbicidal and cytotoxic peptides made by neutrophils. Members of the defensin family are highly similar in protein sequence. This gene encodes defensin, beta 4, an antibiotic peptide which is locally regulated by inflammation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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