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DEFB118

Official Full Name
defensin beta 118
Organism
Homo sapiens
GeneID
117285
Background
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]
Synonyms
ESC42; DEFB-18; ESP13.6; C20orf63;

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