DEFA4 disease associations
DEFA4 [ENSP00000297435]
Neutrophil defensin 4; Has antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative bacteria, and to a lesser extent also against Gram-positive bacteria and fungi. Protects blood cells against infection with HIV-1 (in vitro). Inhibits corticotropin (ACTH)-stimulated corticosterone production.
Synonyms: DEFA4, DEFA4p, hDEFA4, P12838, P12838p ...