Proteomic Adaptation of <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> to the Human Antimicrobial Peptide LL-37
Secreted antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are an important part of the human innate immune system and prevent local and systemic infections by inhibiting bacterial growth in a concentration-dependent manner. In the respiratory tract, the cationic peptide LL-37 is one of the most abundant AMPs and capab...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-03-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/3/413 |