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[Beta-Defensin-42] DEFB42 is a Beta-Defensin that has been identified by Jalkanen et al (2005). It is expressed in the male urogenital tract epithelium and its expression is regulated by androgens. The protein may have a role in the antimicrobial protection of sperm and urogenital tract epithelia.
For other proteins/peptides with functions in innate immunity and/or antimicrobial activities see also: Innate immunity and defense peptides Dictionary.
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