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Facts about Defensin alpha-like protein 1.
coli O157:H7, S.typhimurium DT104, and K.
| Rat | |
|---|---|
| Gene Name: | Defal1 |
| Uniprot: | Q4JEI2 |
| Entrez: | 613220 |

| Belongs to: |
|---|
| alpha-defensin family |

Defensin alpha-like protein 1
Mass (kDA):
9.702 kDA

| Rat | |
|---|---|
| Location: | 16q12.5 |
| Sequence: | 16; |
Specifically expressed in small intestine (jejunum and ileum) (PubMed:15494476, PubMed:23380721). Probably expressed by Paneth cells at the base of intestinal crypts (PubMed:23380721). Coexpressed with MMP7 in small intestine (PubMed:23380721).

PMID: 15494476 by Patil A., et al. Rapid evolution and diversification of mammalian alpha-defensins as revealed by comparative analysis of rodent and primate genes.
PMID: 23380721 by Patil A.A., et al. Rattusin, an intestinal alpha-defensin-related peptide in rats with a unique cysteine spacing pattern and salt-insensitive antibacterial activities.