Synthesized peptide derived from the Internal region of human PLUNC.
Alternative Synonym:
BPIFA1, LUNX, NASG, PLUNC, SPURT, BPI fold-containing family A member 1, Lung-specific protein X, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma-related protein, Palate lung and nasal epithelium clone protein, Secretory protein in upper respiratory tracts, Trach
This gene is the human homolog of murine plunc, and like the mouse gene, is specifically expressed in the upper airways and nasopharyngeal regions. The encoded antimicrobial protein displays antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria. It is th
