Defensins, Alpha, Mixed from Human Neutrophils (HNP, Human Neutrophil Peptides) recombinant protein
Neutrophil defensin 4, Defensin, alpha 4, HNP-4
- SPECIFICATION
- CITATIONS
- PROTOCOLS
- BACKGROUND
Primary Accession | P12838 |
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Calculated MW | < 3.5 kDa |
Gene ID | 1669 |
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Gene Symbol | HNP-4 |
Other Names | Neutrophil defensin 4, Defensin, alpha 4, HNP-4 |
Gene Source | Human |
Source | Human Neutrophils |
Assay&Purity | SDS-PAGE; ≥95% |
Assay2&Purity2 | N/A; |
Recombinant | No |
Target/Specificity | HNP-4 |
Format | Frozen |
Storage | -80°C; Frozen in 1 M acetic acid. |
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Background
Alpha defensins are a family of mammalian defensin peptides. In general, defensins are small cysteine-rich cationic proteins found in both vertebrates and invertebrates. These mixed alpha defensins are purified from human neutrophils. These peptides are active in killing bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses, and therefore, enable the neutrophils to inactivate and destroy potential pathogens. Defensins damage or kill ingested microbes by penetrating the microbial’ s cell membrane by way of electrical attraction, and consequently forming pores in the membrane. Human neutrophil-derived alpha-defensins (HNPs) are capable of enhancing phagocytosis by mouse macrophages. HNP1-3 have been reported to increase the production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and IL-1, while decreasing the production of IL-10 by monocytes. Increased levels of proinflammatory factors (e.g., IL-1, TNF, histamine and prostaglandin D2) and suppressed levels of IL-10 at the site of microbial infection are likely to amplify local inflammatory responses. This might be further reinforced by the capacity of some human and rabbit alpha-defensins to inhibit the production of immunosuppressive glucocorticoids by competing for the binding of adrenocorticotropic hormone to its receptor. Moreover, human alpha-defensins can enhance or suppress the activation of the classical pathway of complement in vitro by binding to solid-phase or fluid-phase complement C1q, respectively. The capacity of defensins to enhance phagocytosis, promote neutrophil recruitment, enhance the production of proinflammatory cytokines, suppress anti-inflammatory mediators and regulate complement activation argues that defensins upregulate innate host inflammatory defenses against microbial invasion.
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