Defensins
Immune ModulationResearch use only
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Body Map
epithelial cellsmicrobial cell membranes
Overview
Defensins are small cationic peptides with β-sheet structure stabilized by disulfide bonds. They are naturally occurring components of innate immunity found in neutrophils, epithelial cells, and various tissues. They bind to negatively charged microbial membranes, forming pores or disrupting membrane integrity, causing microbial cell death.
Primary Uses
Antimicrobial activity
Immune modulation
Viral neutralization
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