Viral Details

Viral Backbone

Human Adenovirus Type5 (dE1/E3)

Promoter

CMV

Reporter

none, optional GFP, CFP, YFP, RFP or mCherry

Storage Buffer

DMEM, 2% BSA, 2.5% Glycerol

Gene Details

Species

Human

Gene Symbol

DEFB118

Gene Name

defensin beta 118

Gene ID

117285

Gene Synonyms

C20orf63; DEFB-18; ESC42; ESP13.6

ORF Size

372 bp

RefSeq#

BC117378

Gene Description

DEFB118 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. DEFB118 is found in a cluster with other beta-defensin genes on the long arm of chromosome 20.

UniGene ID

Hs.274124

HGNC ID

HGNC:16196