Key Determinants of Human α-Defensin 5 and 6 for Enhancement of HIV Infectivity
Defensins are antimicrobial peptides important for mucosal innate immunity. They exhibit a broad spectrum of activity against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Levels of α-defensins are elevated at the genital mucosa of individuals with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Somewhat paradoxically, hum...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Viruses |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/9/9/244 |