Abstract
The protein dermicidina (DCD) is encoded by a gene localized in chromosome 12q13.1 portion 12, present only in primates and humans. The protein is secreted by exocrine cells of the skin melanocytes, neurons and epithelial cells of normal breast. Some studies have shown the importance of protein in oncogenic processes in DCD with breast, prostate and melanoma, revealed by its role as a gro…