Arthropod defensin
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arthropod-defensin-252-15436722
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Arthropod defensin
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Arthropod defensins are a family defensin proteins found in mollusks, insects, and arachnids. These cysteine-rich antibacterial peptides are primarily active against Gram-positive bacteria and fungi in vitro. However Drosophila fruit flies mutant for the fly defensin were more susceptible to infection by the Gram-negative bacteria Providencia burhodogranariea, and resisted infection against Gram-positive bacteria like wild-type flies. It remains to be seen how in vitro activity relates to in viv
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthropod_defensin
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2023-11-17T06:08:07Z
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