Piggybacking on nature: exploring the multifaceted world of porcine β-defensins
Piggybacking on nature: exploring the multifaceted world of porcine β-defensins
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England: BioMed Central
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Porcine β-defensins (pBDs) are cationic peptides that are classically associated with the innate immune system. These molecules yield both antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, as evidenced by various in vitro and animal trials. Researchers have revealed that enhancing pBD expression can be achieved through dietary components and gene edit...
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Piggybacking on nature: exploring the multifaceted world of porcine β-defensins
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11877871
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11877871
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1297-9716,0928-4249
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1297-9716
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10.1186/s13567-025-01465-4
