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Oral Antimicrobial Peptides: Comprehensive Peptide Reference

Salivary antimicrobial peptides including histatins, defensins, and LL-37. This antimicrobial peptide demonstrates activity against pathogens and is studied ...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
oral saliva antimicrobial

Overview

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

Structure

PropertyValue
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

PropertyValue
NameOral Antimicrobial Peptides
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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