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Gene information for DEFB118 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID117285
Official gene symbolDEFB118
Full namedefensin, beta 118
Aliases,C20orf63,DEFB-18,ESC42,dJ1018D12.3,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the beta subfamily of defensins. Beta-defensins are antimicrobial peptides that protect tissues and organs from infection by a variety of microorganisms. Expression of this gene is regulated by androgen, and the encoded protein binds to sperm and exhibits antibacterial activity. This gene is found in a cluster with other beta-defensin genes on the long arm of chromosome 20. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 20   Locus: 20q11.1-q11.22
Gene position29956428 - 29961164  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size4737 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID607650