Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human DB118 AA range: 38-88
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of DB118 at Human
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit serum by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.
Background
This 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 against E. coli. This gene is found in a cluster with other beta-defensin genes on the long arm of chromosome 20. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2014],
Function
function:Has antibacterial activity .,similarity:Belongs to the beta-defensin family.,tissue specificity:High-level and epididymis-specific expression. Most abundant in the epithelium of the caput and is also present in the lumen and bound to sperm. Expressed also in pancreas.,
Gene Name
DEFB118 C20orf63 DEFB18 ESC42
Human protein sequence Database
Q96PH6
Mouse protein sequence database
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Secreted .
Tissue expression
High-level and epididymis-specific expression (PubMed:12600824). Most abundant in the epithelium of the caput and present in the epididymis lumen and bound to sperm (PubMed:12600824). Also expressed in pancreas (PubMed:12600824).