Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate
Defensin human alpha: Structure, Function, and Significance
Human alpha-defensins (HNP1-4) are 29-30 residue antimicrobial peptides stored in neutrophil azurophilic granules. They form pores in microbial membranes.
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defensin-human-alpha alpha-defensin antimicrobial-peptides human-neutrophils
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | defensin-human-alpha |
| Type | Alpha-defensin |
| Source | Human neutrophils |
| Sequence | DCYNCIPSSGPRHSRGICSLIFCR |
| Molecular Weight | 2708.3 Da |
Description
Human alpha-defensins (HNP1-4) are 29-30 residue antimicrobial peptides stored in neutrophil azurophilic granules. They form pores in microbial membranes.
Biological Function
Human alpha-defensins (HNP1-4) are 29-30 residue antimicrobial peptides stored in neutrophil azurophilic granules. They form pores in microbial membranes.
Research Significance
This alpha-defensin has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “defensin-human-alpha” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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