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Antimicrobial peptides/proteins are ancient and naturallyoccurring antibiotics in innate immune responses in a variety of organisms. Additionally, these peptides have been recognized as important signaling molecules in regulation of both...
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Salivary secretions and the secreted IgA in the secretions play a critical role in maintaining oral health via innate host defense mechanism. Cathelicidins are a family of...
Chae SW, Kim DH, Cho JG, Park IH, Jung HH, Hwang SJ
KMID: 1923067
Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2003 Jul;46(7):550-554.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Antimicrobial peptides and proteins play an important role in innate host defense, and this may be particularly important at mucosal surfaces that form the initial barrier between...
Campylobacter is a worldwide foodborne pathogen, associated with human gastroenteritis. The efficient translocation of Campylobacter and its ability to secrete toxins into host cells are the 2 key features of...
The platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and antimicrobial peptides neutrophil extract (AMP extract) were prepared from rabbit neutrophils as two autologous blood-derived preparations, which could be applied locally to enhance healing process...
BACKGROUND: A stem cell is an undifferentiated cell that has the potential for self-renewal and differentiation. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) have advantages in accessibility and abundance compared to other kinds...
BACKGROUND: The large surfaces of the skin are often initial site of contact between microorganism and human. The skin are coated with epidermis and epithelial cells can recognize microorganism and...