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Human β-Defensin
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Peptide
Antimicrobial Peptide
Human β-DefensinOverview
Summary
Endogenous antimicrobial peptide investigated for resistant infections.
Category
Antimicrobial Peptide
Mechanism
Antimicrobial peptide active against bacteria, fungi and enveloped viruses; chemoattractant for immune cells.
Effects
Top outcomes
- Inflammation40
Evidence
Anecdotal
Practical
Half-life
Short
Administration
topical
Risk
Legal status
research only
Safety
Limited data outside topical use.
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