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Defa3

Gene
DEFA3
Protein
Neutrophil defensin 3
Organism
Homo sapiens
Length
94 amino acids
Function
Defensin 2 and defensin 3 have antibiotic, fungicide and antiviral activities. Has antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Defensins are thought to kill microbes by permeabilizing their plasma membrane.
Similarity
Belongs to the alpha-defensin family.
Mass
10.245 kDa
Sequence
MRTLAILAAILLVALQAQAEPLQARADEVAAAPEQIAADIPEVVVSLAWDESLAPKHPGSRKNMDCYCRIPACIAGERRYGTCIYQGRLWAFCC

Gene
Defa3
Protein
Alpha-defensin 3
Organism
Mus musculus
Length
93 amino acids
Function
Probably contributes to the antimicrobial barrier function of the small bowel mucosa.
Similarity
Belongs to the alpha-defensin family.
Mass
10.528 kDa
Sequence
MKTLVLLSALVLLAFQVQADPIQNTDEETKTEEQPGEDDQAVSVSFGDPEGSSLQEESLRDLVCYCRKRGCKRRERMNGTCRKGHLMYTLCCR