The function of RNASE7 (ribonuclease A family member 7, Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000165799) is as follows. Exhibits a potent RNase activity (PubMed:12244054, PubMed:12527768, PubMed:17150966). Has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against many pathogenic microorganisms including uropathogenic E.coli (UPEC), and remarkably potent activity (lethal dose of 90% < 30 nM) against a vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium (PubMed:12244054, PubMed:12527768, PubMed:17150966, PubMed:25075772, PubMed:33818125). Causes loss of bacterial membrane integrity (PubMed:17150966). Probably contributes to urinary tract sterility (PubMed:25075772). Bactericidal activity is independent of RNase activity (PubMed:17150966). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:12244054, ECO:0000269|PubMed:12527768, ECO:0000269|PubMed:17150966, ECO:0000269|PubMed:25075772, ECO:0000269|PubMed:33818125}.