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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Oral Antimicrobial Peptides

Salivary antimicrobial peptides including histatins, defensins, and LL-37.

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oral saliva antimicrobial

Oral Antimicrobial Peptides

Overview

Salivary antimicrobial peptides including histatins, defensins, and LL-37.

Structure

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NameOral Antimicrobial Peptides

Mechanism of Action

Salivary gland-derived AMPs maintain oral microbiome homeostasis and pathogen control.

References

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

Chemical Identity

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NameOral Antimicrobial Peptides
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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