New perspectives for natural antimicrobial peptides: application as antinflammatory drugs in a murine model

New perspectives for natural antimicrobial peptides: application as antinflammatory drugs in a murine model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are an ancient group of defense molecules. AMPs are widely distributed in nature (being present in mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, plants, and microorganisms). They display bactericidal as well as i...

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Main Authors: Capparelli Rosanna, De Chiara Francesco, Nocerino Nunzia, Montella Rosa, Iannaccone Marco, Fulgione Andrea, Romanelli Alessandra, Avitabile Concetta, Blaiotta Giuseppe, Capuano Federico
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/13/61

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