Biologically Active and Antimicrobial Peptides from Plants

Bioactive peptides are part of an innate response elicited by most living forms. In plants, they are produced ubiquitously in roots, seeds, flowers, stems, and leaves, highlighting their physiological importance. While most of the bioactive peptides produced in plants possess microbicide properties,...

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Main Authors: Carlos E. Salas, Jesus A. Badillo-Corona, Guadalupe Ramírez-Sotelo, Carmen Oliver-Salvador
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/102129