Macrophage-Expressed Gene 1 Protein

**Semantic type:** Immunologic Factor

**Definition:** Macrophage-expressed gene 1 protein (716 aa, ~79 kDa) is encoded by the human MPEG1 gene. This protein may be involved in host defense.

**Synonyms:** - MPEG1 - Macrophage Gene 1 Protein - Mpg-1 - Perforin 2 - Perforin-2