Convergent evolution of defensin sequence, structure and function
Convergent evolution of defensin sequence, structure and function
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Cham: Springer International Publishing
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English
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Cham: Springer International Publishing
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Defensins are a well-characterised group of small, disulphide-rich, cationic peptides that are produced by essentially all eukaryotes and are highly diverse in their sequences and structures. Most display broad range antimicrobial activity at low micromolar concentrations, whereas others have other diverse roles, including cell signalling (e.g. imm...
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Convergent evolution of defensin sequence, structure and function
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11107677
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11107677
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1420-682X
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1420-9071
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10.1007/s00018-016-2344-5
