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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Aging and Defensins

Age-related changes in AMP expression contributing to increased infection in elderly.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
aging antimicrobial innate-immunity

Aging and Defensins

Overview

Age-related changes in AMP expression contributing to increased infection in elderly.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameAging and Defensins

Mechanism of Action

Reduced AMP production with aging contributes to increased infection susceptibility.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameAging and Defensins
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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