Salivary Antimicrobial Peptide Histatin-5 Does Not Display Zn(II)-Dependent or -Independent Activity against Streptococci
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DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.2c00578
Abstract: Histatin-5 (Hst5) is a member of the histatin superfamily of cationic, His-rich, Zn(II)-binding peptides in human saliva. Hst5 displays antimicrobial activity against fungal and bacterial pathogens, often in a Zn(II)-dependent manner. In contrast, here we… read more here.
Keywords: salivary antimicrobial; antimicrobial peptide; histatin; activity ... See more keywords