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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Main Author: Jung Mogg Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases 2014-01-01
Series:Intestinal Research
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Online Access:http://www.irjournal.org/upload/pdf/ir-12-20.pdf