The Impact of Lung Proteases on Snake-Derived Antimicrobial Peptides

The Impact of Lung Proteases on Snake-Derived Antimicrobial Peptides

Respiratory infections are a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality and are of significant concern for individuals with chronic inflammatory lung diseases. There is an urgent need for novel antimicrobials. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are naturally occurring innate immune response peptides...

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Main Authors: Shannice E. Creane, Simon R. Carlile, Damian Downey, Sinéad Weldon, John P. Dalton, Clifford C. Taggart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
antimicrobial peptide
protease
stability
antimicrobial
inflammation
anti-inflammatory
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/11/8/1106

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