Antimicrobial Peptide Family
Host-defense peptides with direct antimicrobial activity and immunomodulatory properties, part of the innate immune system.
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Peptides
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Studies
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Mechanisms
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Conditions
Biological Role
Disrupt microbial membranes through electrostatic interactions and modulate toll-like receptor signaling in host defense.
Peptides in This Family (5)
Cathelicidin Peptides
A family of antimicrobial peptides released from immune cells as first-line innate immune defense.
Defensins
A family of endogenous antimicrobial peptides forming the first line of innate immune defense.
Lactoferricin
An antimicrobial peptide derived from lactoferrin with broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anticancer properties.
LL-37
The only human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide, studied for innate immune defense and wound healing.
Protegrin-1
A potent antimicrobial peptide from porcine leukocytes studied for antibiotic-resistant infections.