Literature on PGLYRP4
PGLYRP4 [ENSP00000352672]
Peptidoglycan recognition protein 4; Pattern receptor that binds to murein peptidoglycans (PGN) of Gram-positive bacteria. Has bactericidal activity towards Gram-positive bacteria. May kill Gram-positive bacteria by interfering with peptidoglycan biosynthesis. Binds also to Gram-negative bacteria, and has bacteriostatic activity towards Gram-negative bacteria. Plays a role in innate immunity.
Synonyms: PGLYRP4, PGLYRP4p, hPGLYRP4, Q96LB8, Q96LB8p ...