Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate
Beta Defensin 2
beta-defensin-2 is a defensin-family antimicrobial peptide with cysteine-stabilized structure and broad-spectrum activity.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
beta-defensin-2 defensin antimicrobial-peptides
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | beta-defensin-2 |
| Type | Defensin |
| Source | Mammalian |
| Molecular Weight | 5572 Da |
Description
beta-defensin-2 is a defensin-family antimicrobial peptide with cysteine-stabilized structure and broad-spectrum activity.
Biological Function
This defensin plays important roles in:
- Physiological regulation
- Therapeutic potential
- Research applications
Research Significance
beta-defensin-2 has been studied extensively for its:
- Mechanism of action
- Structure-activity relationships
- Clinical applications
- Drug development potential
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “beta-defensin-2” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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