The potentials of short fragments of human anti-microbial peptide LL-37 as a novel therapeutic modality for diseases
Human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide LL-37 (LL-37) is an antimicrobial peptide derived from its precursor protein hCAP18, which is an only cathelicidin in human. LL-37 not only serves as a mediator of innate immune defense against invading microorganisms, but it also plays an essential role in t...
Main Authors: | Keqiang Chen, Wanghua Gong, Jiaqiang Huang, Teizo Yoshimura, Ji Ming Wang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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IMR Press
2021-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark |
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Online Access: | https://www.imrpress.com/journal/FBL/26/11/10.52586/5029 |
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