PEST |
Pestivirus Erns protein |
Solute carrier family 11 member 3 |
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gene symbol: Pes. This Drosophila melanogaster gene (gene: CG7228) has been identified by Philips et al (2005). The protein belongs to a family of proteins related to CD36. The protein plays a role in innate immunity and is required for uptake of mycobacteria, but not Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus aureus.
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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