Short Palate, Lung And Nasal Epithelium Carcinoma Associated Protein 2 (SPLUNC2)

BPIFA2; PSP; C20orf70; BPI fold-containing family A member 2; Parotid secretory protein

SPN	G527
HGNC	16203
MGI	97787
PubMed	21787342
RGD	3431
UniProt	Q96DR5

SPLUNC2 antibodies identified a number of distinct protein bands in saliva, whilst immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated protein expression in serous cells of the major salivary glands and in the ductal lumens as well as in cells of minor mucosal glands. Antibodies directed against distinct epitopes of the protein yielded different staining patterns in both minor and major salivary glands. The gene undergoes alternative splicing using two 5' non-coding exons, suggesting that the gene is regulated by alternative promoters. Comprehensive RACE analysis using salivary gland RNA as template failed to identify any additional exons. SPLUNC2 is subject to N-glycosylation. Multiple SPLUNC2 isoforms are found in the oral cavity and suggest that these proteins may be differentially regulated in distinct tissues where they may function in the innate immune response.

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