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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Human Beta-Defensin 2: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference

Inducible epithelial defensin upregulated by TLR activation during inflammation and infection. This antimicrobial peptide demonstrates activity against patho...

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defensin antimicrobial inducible

Overview

Inducible epithelial defensin upregulated by TLR activation during inflammation and infection.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameHuman Beta-Defensin 2

Mechanism of Action

NF-kB-mediated transcriptional upregulation in response to microbial products and inflammatory cytokines.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameHuman Beta-Defensin 2
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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