REG3G
Antimicrobial peptides secreted by intestinal immune and epithelial cells
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Regenerating islet-derived protein 3 gamma (also Regenerating islet-derived protein III-gamma) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the REG3G gene.[5][6][7][8]
AliasesREG3G, LPPM429, PAP IB, PAP-1B, PAP1B, PAPIB, REG III, REG-III, UNQ429, regenerating family member 3 gamma
External IDsOMIM: 609933; MGI: 109406; HomoloGene: 128216; GeneCards: REG3G; OMA:REG3G - orthologs
Intestinal paneth cells produce REG3G (or REG3 gamma) via stimulation of toll-like receptors (TLRs) by pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). REG3 gamma specifically targets Gram-positive bacteria because it binds to their surface peptidoglycan layer. It is one of several antimicrobial peptides produced by paneth cells.[9]