Antimicrobial Peptides of Salmonid Fish: From Form to Function
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are small, usually cationic, and amphiphilic molecules that play a crucial role in molecular and cellular host defense against pathogens, tissue damage, and infection. AMPs are present in all metazoans and several have been discovered in teleosts. Some teleosts, such as...
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MDPI AG
2020-08-01
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| Series: | Biology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/9/8/233 |