Abstract
The field of naturally occurring antimicrobial peptides is a research area rapidly expanding due to the high potential of such molecules as new antimicrobial drugs. In this regard, the human beta-defensin-3 is particularly attractive because of its strong antibacterial activity, relative salt-insensitiveness and low toxicity for host cells.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Amino Acid Sequence
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Bacteria / drug effects*
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Fungi / drug effects*
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Gene Expression Regulation
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Humans
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Protein Structure, Secondary
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RNA, Messenger / genetics
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beta-Defensins / chemistry*
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beta-Defensins / genetics
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beta-Defensins / pharmacology*
Substances
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DEFB103A protein, human
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RNA, Messenger
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beta-Defensins