Beta-defensin 3

Beta-defensin 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DEFB3 gene.^[1]

Beta-defensin 3
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HBD-3 was first isolated from human lesional psoriatic scales. RT-PCR showed HBD-3 to be expressed highly in skin, trachea, tongue and tonsils, with lower levels found salivary glands, uterus, kidney, bone marrow, thymus, colon, stomach, adenoid, pharynx, and larynx.^[2]