A review of defensins of diverse origins

被引：86

作者：

Wong, Jack H.

Xia, Lixin

Ng, T. B. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Chinese Univ Hong Kong, Dept Biochem, Fac Med, Shatin, Hong Kong, Peoples R China

[2] Shenzhen Univ, Coll Life Sci, Shenzhen, Peoples R China

来源：

CURRENT PROTEIN & PEPTIDE SCIENCE | 2007年 / 8卷 / 05期

关键词：

defensin;

D O I：

10.2174/138920307782411446

中图分类号：

Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];

学科分类号：

071010 ; 081704 ;

摘要：

Defensins are a family of peptides with potent antimicrobial activity. They are found in various organisms. The intent of this article is to review the structures and mechanisms of antimicrobial actions of defensins produced by different organisms including humans, other mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, mollusks, arthropods, plants and fungi. The evolution and possible applications of these defensins are discussed.

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页码：446 / 459

页数：14

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