Literature associating DEFA1B and preterm premature rupture of the membranes
DEFA1B [ENSP00000372136]
Neutrophil defensin 1; Defensin 1 and defensin 2 have antibacterial, fungicide and antiviral activities. Has antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Defensins are thought to kill microbes by permeabilizing their plasma membrane.
Synonyms: DEFA1B, DEFA1Bp, hDEFA1B, DEFA1, P59665 ...