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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Neonatal AMPs

Immature defensin expression in neonates contributing to infection susceptibility.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
neonatal antimicrobial innate-immunity

Neonatal AMPs

Overview

Immature defensin expression in neonates contributing to infection susceptibility.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameNeonatal AMPs

Mechanism of Action

Developmental delay in AMP expression increases vulnerability to early-life infections.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameNeonatal AMPs
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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