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Function

Has bactericidal activity. May act as a ligand for C-C chemokine receptor CCR6. Positively regulates the sperm motility and bactericidal activity in a CCR6-dependent manner. Binds to CCR6 and triggers Ca2+ mobilization in the sperm which is important for its motility.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the beta-defensin family.

Tissue specificity

Detected in kidney.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted
  • Membrane
  • Associates with tumor cell membrane-derived microvesicles.

Alternative names

Beta-defensin 1, BD-1, mBD-1, Defb1

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immuno-oncology

Molecular weight

7749Da

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