Identification, cloning and functional characterization of novel beta-defensins in the rat (<it>Rattus norvegicus</it>)

• Main Authors: French Frank S (Author), Radhakrishnan Yashwanth (Author), Wingard Christopher J (Author), Chintalgattu Vishnu (Author), Yenugu Suresh (Author), Hall Susan H (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>beta-defensins are small cationic peptides that exhibit broad spectrum antimicrobial properties. The majority of beta-defensins identified in humans are predominantly expressed in the male reproductive tract and have roles in non-imm...