Defb42

Gene

Defb42

Protein

Beta-defensin 42

Organism

Mus musculus

Length

75 amino acids

Function

Has bactericidal activity (By similarity). May play a role in the antimicrobial protection of sperm and urogenital tract epithelia (PubMed:16023745).

Similarity

Belongs to the beta-defensin family.

Mass

8.287 kDa

Sequence

MNLRLSCLLFILVTSLPAGRCSIGNKGISFETCTAIEGLCFFGCKLGWVWIAYCNNIMSCCRKDTDFVLPQTKGI

Protein