DEFB108B

DEFB108B Gene Summary

Defensins form a family of antimicrobial and cytotoxic peptides made by neutrophils. Defensins are short, processed peptide molecules that are classified by structure into three groups: alpha-defensins, beta-defensins and theta-defensins. All beta-defensin genes are densely clustered in four to five syntenic chromosomal regions. A pseudogene of this gene has been found on chromosome 8. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2014]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
DEFB108B
Official Name
defensin beta 108B [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:29966]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000184276
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 245911 Ensembl: ENSG00000184276
Aliases defensin beta 108B
Synonyms
DEFB-8,defensin beta 108B,defensin β 108B,hBD-8
Species
Human, Homo sapiens

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Beta defensin
  • protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the DEFB108B gene plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
  • GPR152
  • AQP6
  • SLC13A4
disease
  • gastric cancer
regulated by
regulates
role in cell

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Extracellular Space

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the DEFB108B gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

BIOLOGICAL PROCESS

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • innate immune response
  • defense response to bacterium

CELLULAR COMPONENT

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular region

MOLECULAR FUNCTION

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding

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