Antifungal peptides in marine invertebrates
A majority of terrestrial and marine organisms use to fend off a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi by employing “antimicrobial peptides (AMPs)” that are ribosomally synthesized from proteinogenic amino acids. AMPs are a primary component of innate immune mechanisms in marine...
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Language: | English |
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University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
2009-12-01
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Series: | Invertebrate Survival Journal |
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Online Access: | https://isj02.unimore.it/index.php/ISJ/article/view/208 |