Defense peptides secreted by helminth pathogens: antimicrobial and/or immunomodulator molecules?

Defense peptides secreted by helminth pathogens: antimicrobial and/or immunomodulator molecules?

Host defense peptides (HDPs) are an evolutionarily conserved component of the innate immune response found in all living species. They possess antimicrobial activities against a broad range of organisms including bacteria, fungi, eukaryotic parasites and viruses. HDPs also have the ability to enhanc...

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Main Authors: Sophie eCotton, Sheila eDonnelly, Mark W. Robinson, John P. Dalton, Karine eThivierge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
Helminths
Immunomodulation
Parasites
Innate immune system
antimicrobial peptides
Defense peptides
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2012.00269/full

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