Antimicrobial peptides in asthma pathogenesis

Antimicrobial peptides exhibit activity against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. They have been described not only as endogenous antibiotics but also as immune modulators with an impact on innate and adaptive immune functions. Asthma is one of the most common diseases, characterized by chron...

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Main Authors: Krzysztof Pałgan, Marta Tykwińska, Zbigniew Bartuzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2015-01-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
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Online Access:http://phmd.pl/gicid/01.3001.0009.6474