DEFB104A

Function

Has antimicrobial activity. Synergistic effects with lysozyme and DEFB103.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the beta-defensin family.

Tissue Specificity

High expression in the testis. Gastric antrum exhibited relatively high levels. A lower expression is observed in uterus and neutrophils thyroid gland, lung, and kidney. No detectable expression in other tissues tested.

Cellular localization

• Secreted

Alternative names

DEFB104, DEFB4, DEFB104B, DEFB104A, Beta-defensin 104, Beta-defensin 4, BD-4, DEFB-4, hBD-4

Database links

swissprot:Q8WTQ1 omim:602215 entrezGene:140596 entrezGene:503618