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Symbol DEFA1 contributors: mct - updated : 30-05-2011
HGNC name defensin, alpha 1
HGNC id 2761
ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
corresponding disease(s)
Other morbid association(s)
TypeGene ModificationChromosome rearrangementProtein expressionProtein Function
tumoral     --low  
might protect pleomorphic adenomas from malignant transformation into adenocarcinomas
Susceptibility
Variant & Polymorphism
Candidate gene
Marker
Therapy target
SystemTypeDisorderPubmed
cancer  
promising potential in cancer therapy
ANIMAL & CELL MODELS