| Literature DB >> 3519465 |
R I Lehrer, D Szklarek, T Ganz, M E Selsted.
Abstract
Rabbit granulocytes contain six antimicrobial peptides that are structurally homologous to the human neutrophil "defensins." NP-5, a rabbit defensin, lacks significant activity against Candida albicans. Nevertheless, its addition to submicromolar concentrations of rabbit NP-1, NP-2, or NP-3a potentiates their candidacidal effect. Thus, granulocyte defensins can act synergistically against potential pathogens.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3519465 PMCID: PMC260946 DOI: 10.1128/iai.52.3.902-904.1986
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Immun ISSN: 0019-9567 Impact factor: 3.441