Article
Cathelicidins: family of antimicrobial peptides. A review.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Dec 2012
Kościuczuk Ewa M, Lisowski Paweł, Jarczak Justyna, Strzałkowska Nina, Jóźwik Artur, Horbańczuk Jarosław, Krzyżewski Józef, Zwierzchowski Lech, Bagnicka Emilia
Abstract excerpt
Cathelicidins are small, cationic, antimicrobial peptides found in humans and other species, including farm animals (cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits and in some species of fish). These proteolytically activated peptides are part of the innate immune system of many vertebrates. These peptides show a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity against bacteria, enveloped viruses and fungi. Apart...
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