HTN3, Official Symbol HTN3provided by HGNC Official Full Name histatin 3provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:5284 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000205649 MIM:142702; AllianceGenome:HGNC:5284 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 PB; HIS2; HTN2; HTN5 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, Sep 2014] Expression Restricted expression toward salivary gland (RPKM 33773.0) See more Orthologs all