The alpha<unk>  peptides are increased in chronic inflammatory conditions. Alpha<unk>  are increased in several cancers, including colorectal cancer. An imbalance of<unk> s in the skin may contribute to acne. A reduction of ileal<unk> s may predispose to Crohn's disease. In one small study, a significant increase in alpha<unk>  levels was detected in T cell lysates of schizophrenia patients; in discordant twin pairs, unaffected twins also had an increase, although not as high as that of their ill siblings. The authors suggested that alpha-defensin levels might prove a useful marker for schizophrenia risk.<unk> s are found in the human skin during inflammatory conditions like psoriasis and also during wound healing.
Defensin
Beta defensin
Alpha defensin
Histamine
Major basic protein
Interleukin
Leukotriene
Immunoevasin