Antimicrobial peptides in animals and their role in host defences

Paul B. McCray; Brian F. Tack; Kim A. Brogden; Mark R. Ackermann

doi:10.1016/s0924-8579(03)00180-8

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Antimicrobial peptidesAntimicrobialBeta defensinCathelicidinMicrobiologyPeptideBiologyCecropinInnate immune systemBacteriaDefensinBiochemistryImmune systemImmunology

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Year: 2003
Type: review
Volume: 22
Issue: 5
Pages: 465-478
Citations: 454
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                                    Paul B. McCray, 
                                
                                    Brian F. Tack, 
                                
                                    Kim A. Brogden
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2003). 
                            Antimicrobial peptides in animals and their role in host defences. 
                            International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
                            , 22
                            (5)
                            , 465-478.
                            https://doi.org/10.1016/s0924-8579(03)00180-8
                        

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DOI: 10.1016/s0924-8579(03)00180-8