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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Airway Surface Liquid Peptides

Antimicrobial peptides in airway surface liquid protecting against respiratory infections.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
airway respiratory antimicrobial

Airway Surface Liquid Peptides

Overview

Antimicrobial peptides in airway surface liquid protecting against respiratory infections.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameAirway Surface Liquid Peptides

Mechanism of Action

LL-37 and beta-defensins in ASL provide first-line defense against inhaled pathogens.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameAirway Surface Liquid Peptides
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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