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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Shrimp Antimicrobial Peptides

AMPs in shrimp hemocytes defending against aquaculture pathogens.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
antimicrobial crustacean aquaculture

Shrimp Antimicrobial Peptides

Overview

AMPs in shrimp hemocytes defending against aquaculture pathogens.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameShrimp Antimicrobial Peptides

Mechanism of Action

Crustacean AMPs provide innate immunity against viral and bacterial aquaculture pathogens.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameShrimp Antimicrobial Peptides
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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