Subfamily classification of the Defensin gene superfamily
Defensins are small cysteine-rich, cationic peptides that play an essential role in the innate immune system of virtually all life forms, from insects and plants to amphibians and mammals. Defensins are mainly an innate immunity element, exhibiting antibacterial activities by disrupting the cell mem...
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Högskolan i Skövde, Institutionen för kommunikation och information
2004
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:his:diva-885 |