Antimicrobial Proteins in Intestine and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Mucosal surface of the intestinal tract is continuously exposed to a large number of microorganisms. To manage the substantial microbial exposure, epithelial surfaces produce a diverse arsenal of antimicrobial proteins (AMPs) that directly kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Thus, AMPs are...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases
2014-01-01
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Series: | Intestinal Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.irjournal.org/upload/pdf/ir-12-20.pdf |