LL37, a human antimicrobial peptide with immunomodulatory properties

Cationic antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) represent the first line of defense against many invading pathogens. These small amphipathic peptides are part of the innate immune system and have a broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi and viruses. In mammals, at least two distinct groups of AMPs a...

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Main Author: Ramos, Reinaldo Rodrigues (author)
Other Authors: Domingues, Lucília (author), Gama, F. M. (author)
Format: bookPart
Language:eng
Published: 2011
Subjects:
Antimicrobial peptide
Cathelicidin
LL37
Immunomodulator
Ciências Naturais::Ciências Biológicas
Ciências Médicas::Biotecnologia Médica
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/36842
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/36842

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http://hdl.handle.net/1822/36842

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