A novel antimicrobial peptide derived from human BPIFA1 protein protects against infection
Bactericidal/permeability-increasing fold containing family A, member 1 (BPIFA1) is an innate immunity defense protein. Our previous studies proved its antibacterial and antiviral effects, but its role in fungi remains unknown. The study aimed to identify antifungal peptides (AFP) derived from BPIFA...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2022-02-01
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Series: | Innate Immunity |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/17534259221080543 |