Diagnostic and Therapeutic Potential for HNP-1, HBD-1 and HBD-4 in Pregnant Women with COVID-19

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Potential for HNP-1, HBD-1 and HBD-4 in Pregnant Women with COVID-19

Pregnancy is characterized by significant immunological changes and a cytokine profile, as well as vitamin deficiencies that can cause problems for the correct development of a fetus. Defensins are small antimicrobial peptides that are part of the innate immune system and are involved in several bio...

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Main Authors: Mariarita Brancaccio, Cristina Mennitti, Mariella Calvanese, Alessandro Gentile, Roberta Musto, Giulia Gaudiello, Giulia Scamardella, Daniela Terracciano, Giulia Frisso, Raffaela Pero, Laura Sarno, Maurizio Guida, Olga Scudiero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
defensins
COVID-19
pregnancy
immune system
interleukins
coagulation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/7/3450

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