Gene Symbol |
HTN1
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Entrez Gene |
3346
|
Alt Symbol |
HIS1
|
Species |
Human
|
Gene Type |
protein-coding
|
Description |
histatin 1
|
Other Description |
PPB|histatin-1|histidine-rich protein 1|post-PB protein
|
Swissprots |
P15515
|
Accessions |
AAA02745 EAX05607 P15515 BC017835 AAH17835 BP335073 CB984538 CR627329 M26664 AAA58645 NM_002159 NP_002150
|
Function |
Histatins are salivary proteins that are considered to be major precursors of the protective proteinaceous structure on tooth surfaces (enamel pellicle). In addition, histatins exhibit antibacterial and antifungal activities.
|
Subcellular Location |
Secreted.
|
Tissue Specificity |
Submandibular and parotid glands. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:17503797}.
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Top Pathways |
Salivary secretion
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