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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Genitourinary Tract AMPs: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference

Antimicrobial peptides in genitourinary tract protecting against urogenital infections. This antimicrobial peptide demonstrates activity against pathogens an...

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genitourinary antimicrobial mucosal

Overview

Antimicrobial peptides in genitourinary tract protecting against urogenital infections.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameGenitourinary Tract AMPs

Mechanism of Action

Defensins and cathelicidin expressed throughout GU tract provide antimicrobial barrier.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameGenitourinary Tract AMPs
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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