α-Defensin HD5 Stabilizes Human Papillomavirus 16 Capsid/Core Interactions
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is linked to nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Despite available vaccines, a deeper understanding of the immune response to HPV is needed. Human α-defensin 5 (HD5), an innate immune effector peptide, blocks infection of multiple serotypes of HPV, including...
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Language: | English |
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Case Western Reserve University
2019-09-01
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Series: | Pathogens and Immunity |
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Online Access: | https://paijournal.com/index.php/paijournal/article/view/314 |