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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Fish Beta-Defensin

Mucosal defensin in fish skin and gills for aquatic innate immunity.

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defensin antimicrobial fish

Fish Beta-Defensin

Overview

Mucosal defensin in fish skin and gills for aquatic innate immunity.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameFish Beta-Defensin

Mechanism of Action

Epithelial defensins provide first-line defense against waterborne pathogens in fish.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameFish Beta-Defensin
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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