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beta-Defensins

Known as: Beta defensin, beta Defensins, beta-Defensins [Chemical/Ingredient] 
DEFENSINS found mainly in epithelial cells.
National Institutes of Health

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Anti-Infective Agents
Beta defensin:MCnt:Pt:Stool.dried:QnBeta defensin:MCnt:Pt:Stool.wet:QnIn BloodProcess of secretion

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DEFB1 protein, humanDEFB4A protein, humanDefb1 protein, mouseDefb4 protein, mouse

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2018
2018
Dust mite vaccine enhances airway antibacterial host defense by up-regulating beta defensins in asthmatic mice
The airway is always exposed to the microbial environment. It is accepted that allergic airway inflammation inhibits airway… 
2017
2017
Human Beta Defensins 1, 2 and 3 Produced by Amniochorion Membranes Is Similar in Term and Preterm Delivery
Amniochorion membranes were collected from 25 pregnant women at preterm labor, in the presence or not of Preterm Premature… 
2016
2016
Cord Human Beta Defensin-2 as an Early Predictor of Late onset Neonatal Sepsis
Background: Neonatal sepsis is the most important cause of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal period. Late onset sepsis (LOS… 
2012
2012
Distribution of human B-defensin 2, TNF-alpha, IL-1 alpha, IL-6 and IL-8 in psoriatic skin
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, proliferative condition of the skin, clinically characterized by red, scaly plaques… 
2012
2012
Effect of High Altitude on Oral Bacterial Biodiversity and Immune Response in Saudi Adolescent Males with Periodontitis, Asser Region Southwestern of Saudi Arabia
Salivary samples were collected from 200 Saudi adolescents with periodontal disease (gingivitis, periodontitis) from Abha city… 
Review
2010
Review
2010
Retinal Detachment as a Presenting Feature of Metastatic Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
pregnant women with infl ammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are known to be at greater risk for preterm delivery. A recent meta… 
2009
2009
Human beta-defensins (HBD1 and HBD3) and malignant melanoma susceptibility.
2009
2009
valuation of beta defensin 2 production by chicken heterophils using direct ALDI mass spectrometry
Beta defensins (BD) are cysteine rich, cationic antimicrobial peptides (AMP) produced mainly by epithelial and myeloid cells such… 
2008
2008
Chewing Gum Containing Citric Acid Reduces the Burden of Periodontal Pathogens
Objective: In a preliminary study, we noted that citric acid has the potency to induce human beta defensins (hBD-2) in salivary… 
2008
2008
Novel human beta defensin homolog and its usage as anti-atopic dermatitis agent
The present invention relates to a novel human beta defensin-like antimicrobial peptide and its use as an atopic dermatitis…