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Complement C5a Antimicrobial: Comprehensive Peptide Refer...

Potent anaphylatoxin with immunomodulatory and direct antimicrobial functions. This antimicrobial peptide demonstrates activity against pathogens and is stud...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
complement antimicrobial anaphylatoxin

Overview

Potent anaphylatoxin with immunomodulatory and direct antimicrobial functions.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameComplement C5a Antimicrobial

Mechanism of Action

C5a mediates chemotaxis while C5a fragments show direct bactericidal activity.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameComplement C5a Antimicrobial
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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