Functions of Cationic Host Defense Peptides in Immunity

Cationic host defense peptides are a widely distributed family of immunomodulatory molecules with antimicrobial properties. The biological functions of these peptides include the ability to influence innate and adaptive immunity for efficient resolution of infections and simultaneous modulation of i...

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Main Authors: Mahadevappa Hemshekhar, Vidyanand Anaparti, Neeloffer Mookherjee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/9/3/40