DEFB1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human DEFB1 wild-type allele is located within 8p23.2-p23.1 and is approximately 7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes beta-defensin 1 protein, plays a role in mediating host defense responses and in innate immunity.

**Synonyms:** - BD1 - DEFB-1 - DEFB101 - Defensin, Beta 1 wt Allele - HBD-1 - HBD1