LEAP2 liver enriched antimicrobial peptide 2 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 116842)
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 116842)
Symbol: LEAP2
Full name: liver enriched antimicrobial peptide 2
Gene type: protein coding
RefSeq status: REVIEWED
Organism: Homo sapiens
Also known as: LEAP-2
Summary: This gene encodes a cysteine-rich cationic antimicrobial peptide that is expressed predominantly in the liver. The mature peptide has activity against gram-positive bacteria and yeasts. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2014]
Expression: Biased expression in liver (RPKM 158.3), small intestine (RPKM 13.5) and 1 other tissue
Orthologs: mouse
Gene size: 1379bp
Exon count: 3