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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Human Beta-Defensin 3: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference

Potent inducible defensin with broad-spectrum activity and chemokine function recruiting immune cells. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its biolog...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
defensin antimicrobial chemokine

Overview

Potent inducible defensin with broad-spectrum activity and chemokine function recruiting immune cells.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameHuman Beta-Defensin 3

Mechanism of Action

Dual function as antimicrobial agent and CCR6 ligand recruiting immature dendritic cells.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameHuman Beta-Defensin 3
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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