HTN1, Official Symbol HTN1provided by HGNC Official Full Name histatin 1provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:5283 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000126550 MIM:142701; AllianceGenome:HGNC:5283 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as HIS1 Summary This gene encodes a member of the histatin family of small, histidine-rich, cationic proteins. They function as antimicrobial peptides and are important components of the innate immune system. Histatins are found in saliva and exhibit antibacterial, antifungal activities and function in wound healing. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2014] Expression Restricted expression toward salivary gland (RPKM 17545.5) See more Orthologs all