DEFB127
Description
The DEFB127 (defensin beta 127) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 20.
Beta-defensin 127 is a protein in humans encoded by the DEFB127 gene. Defensins are cysteine-rich cationic polypeptides crucial for the immune response against invading microorganisms. This gene encodes a secreted protein belonging to the beta defensin protein family. Beta defensin genes are organized in clusters throughout the genome, with this specific gene located within a cluster on chromosome 20p13.
DEFB127 is also known as C20orf73, DEF-27, DEFB-27, DEFB27, bA530N10.2, hBD-27.
