Characterization of the Dual Functions of <i>LvCrustinVII</i> from <i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i> as Antimicrobial Peptide and Opsonin

Crustin are a family of antimicrobial peptides that play an important role in protecting against pathogens infection in the innate immune system of crustaceans. Previously, we identified several novel types of crustins, including type VI and type VII crustins. However, their immune functions were st...

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Main Authors: Jie Hu, Shihao Li, Qian Lv, Miao Miao, Xuechun Li, Fuhua Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/20/3/157