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DEFB4A protein, human

Known as: beta-defensin 2, human, DFB4 protein, human, hBD-2 protein, human 
National Institutes of Health

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DEFB4A gene

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beta-Defensins

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2018
2018
Resistance to the Plant Defensin NaD1 Features Modifications to the Cell Wall and Osmo-Regulation Pathways of Yeast
Over the last few decades, the emergence of resistance to commonly used antifungal molecules has become a major barrier to… 
2017
2017
Interaction of Scots Pine Defensin with Model Membrane by Coarse-Grained Molecular Dynamics
Plant defensins are a part of the innate immune system of plants that acts against a broad range of pathogens. Many plant… 
2016
2016
A recombinantly tailored β-defensin that displays intensive macropinocytosis-mediated uptake exerting potent efficacy against K-Ras mutant pancreatic cancer
K-Ras mutant pancreatic cancer cells display intensive macropinocytosis, indicating that this process may be exploited in the… 
2016
2016
The plant defensin NaD1 introduces membrane disorder through a specific interaction with the lipid, phosphatidylinositol 4,5 bisphosphate.
2016
2016
The cold-induced defensin TAD1 confers resistance against snow mold and Fusarium head blight in transgenic wheat.
Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
Identification and Mechanism of Action of the Plant Defensin NaD1 as a New Member of the Antifungal Drug Arsenal against Candida albicans
ABSTRACT In recent decades, pathogenic fungi have become a serious threat to human health, leading to major efforts aimed at… 
2013
2013
Cellular Response to Trypanosoma cruzi Infection Induces Secretion of Defensin α-1, Which Damages the Flagellum, Neutralizes Trypanosome Motility, and Inhibits Infection
ABSTRACT Human defensins play a fundamental role in the initiation of innate immune responses to some microbial pathogens. Here… 
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Dimerization of Plant Defensin NaD1 Enhances Its Antifungal Activity*
Background: NaD1 is a potent antifungal plant defensin from Nicotiana alata flowers. Results: NaD1 forms dimers as determined by… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Structure of Petunia hybrida defensin 1, a novel plant defensin with five disulfide bonds.
The structure of a novel plant defensin isolated from the flowers of Petunia hybrida has been determined by (1)H NMR spectroscopy… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Penetration of the insect defensin A into phospholipid monolayers and formation of defensin A-lipid complexes.
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