Beta-Defensin 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Immunologic Factor

**Definition:** Beta-defensin 1 (68 aa, ~7 kDa) is encoded by the human DEFB1 gene. This protein is involved in chemotaxis and has bactericidal activity.

**Synonyms:** - BD-1 - Beta Defensin 1 - DEFB1 - Defensin, Beta 1 - hBD-1