Increased expression and levels of human β defensins (hBD2 and hBD4) in adults with dental caries
Introduction: 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. Human defensins are classifi ed into two subfamilies, the α-, and β- defensins, which diffe...
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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: | https://www.jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsci/article/view/106 |