Increased expression and levels of human β defensins (hBD2 and hBD4) in adults with dental caries
<strong>Introduction</strong>: Defensins are small anti-microbial peptides produced by epithelial cells. These peptides have a broad range of actions against microorganisms, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.<br />Human defensins are classifi ed into two subfamilie...
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Language: | English |
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University of Sarajevo
2013-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Health Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://jhsci.ba/OJS/index.php/jhsci/article/view/70 |