Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2012; 18(27): 3502-3510
Published online Jul 21, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i27.3502
Table 1 Human Reg family
Superfamily memberLength of amino acidChromosome localizationMain function
RegIA1662p12Islet cell regeneration, diabetogenesis and pancreatic lithogenesis
RegIB1662p12Islet cell regeneration, diabetogenesis and pancreatic lithogenesis
RegIIIA1752p12Cell proliferation and differentiation in pancreatic inflammation and liver carcinogenesis
RegIIIG1752p12Lectin-mediated innate immunity by binding intestinal bacteria, forming symbiotic host-microbial relationships
RegIV1581p12Cell proliferation and cell regeneration. Carcinogenesis and anti-apoptosis in gastroenterological cancers