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Defensins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Family of antimicrobial peptides that have been identified in humans, animals, and plants. They are thought to play a role in host defenses against infections, inflammation, wound repair, and acquired immunity.

Entry terms

  • Defensin

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LV795HSQ-J

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