Defense peptides: recent developments
Defense peptides are small amphipathic molecules that exhibit antimicrobial, antitumor, antiviral, and immunomodulatory properties. This review summarizes current knowledge on the mechanisms of antimicrobial activity of cationic and anionic defense peptides, indicating peptide-based as well as micro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2015-08-01
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| Series: | Biomolecular Concepts |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/bmc-2015-0014 |