Ready-to-use ELISA kits are available for the detection of DEFB12, an alias of the protein, defensin beta 112. The official gene symbol is DEFB112. The protein, with a mass of 13 kDa and length of 113 residues, is reported to be secreted. It is a member of the Beta-defensin family and may be known by other names, including: DEFB-12, defensin beta 12, beta-defensin 12, and beta-defensin 112.