Identification of a novel, multifunctional β-defensin (human β-defensin 3) with specific antimicrobial activity

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Summary

It is shown that screening of genomic sequences is a valuable tool with which to identify novel regulatory peptides in β-defensins, a family of antimicrobial peptides differentially expressed in most tissues, regulated by specific mechanisms, and exerting physiological functions not only related to direct host defense.

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Published
2001-11-01
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Keywords

Defensin, Beta defensin, Biology, Antimicrobial peptides, Antimicrobial

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