RNASE8

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the pancreatic ribonuclease family, a subset of the ribonuclease A superfamily. The protein is expressed prominently in the placenta and exhibits antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria and fungi. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2014]

Ribonuclease A Family Member 8

Has a low ribonuclease activity.

Biological Process antifungal innate immune responseManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIDA:UniProtKB
Biological Process defense response to fungusManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIBA:GO_Central
Biological Process defense response to Gram-negative bacteriumManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIDA:UniProtKB
Biological Process defense response to Gram-positive bacteriumManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIDA:UniProtKB
Biological Process innate immune responseManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIMP:UniProtKB

Secreted