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Defensins

Known as: Defensins [Chemical/Ingredient], defensin 
Family of antimicrobial peptides that have been identified in humans, animals, and plants. They are thought to play a role in host defenses against… 
National Institutes of Health

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DEFA8P geneDEFB103A geneDEFB104A geneDEFB105A gene

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2016
2016
Alpha-Defensin 5 Expression is Regulated by microRNAs in the Caco-2 Intestinal Epithelial Cell Line
Background In inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an inappropriate immune response leads to chronic mucosal inflammation. This… 
2014
2014
Психофизиологический статус людей пожилого и старческого возраста, страдающих заболеваниями слюнных желез
In the article presents the assessment of psychophysiological status of 91 elderly patients suffering from inflammatory… 
2012
2012
Antifungal plant defensins
Plants are exposed continuously to a multiple of potential pests and pathogens throughout their lifespan. During their evolution… 
2011
2011
Probiotics: A Pharmacologist’s Perspective
Review
2010
Review
2010
The Role of Antimicrobial Peptides in Periodontal Disease (Part I): an Overview of Human Defensins and Cathelicidin
The oral cavity is a warm and moist environment, suitable for microorganisms to colonize and live in harmony as a community… 
2009
2009
- Defensins in Enteric Innate Immunity
Paneth cells are a secretory epithelial lineage that release dense core granules rich in host defense peptides and proteins from… 
2009
2009
A plant defensin gene from Orychophragmus violaceus can improve Brassica napus’ resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
A plant defensin gene, named as Ovd, was cloned from Orychophragmus violaceus (L.) O. E. Schulz and subsequently introduced into… 
2009
2009
A novel biologic immunomodulator, HDFx, protects against lethal hemorrhage, endotoxins and traumatic injury: potential relevance to emerging diseases.
For more than 125 years, it has been known that the RES, macrophages and the innate immune system play fundamental roles in host… 
2008
2008
In vitro production of transgenic tomatoes expressing defensin gene using newly developed regeneration and transformation system
�� Tomato is considered one of the most important vege table crops grown in Egypt. Fungal diseases are the most dangerous… 
1992
1992
[Investigation of microbicidal activity of neutrophil defensins against leptospires].
Defensins play an important role in oxygen-independent microbicidal mechanisms of neutrophils. They are effective against many… 
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