Targeting and inactivation of bacterial toxins by human defensins
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DOI: 10.1515/hsz-2017-0106
Abstract: Abstract Defensins, as a prominent family of antimicrobial peptides (AMP), are major effectors of the innate immunity with a broad range of immune modulatory and antimicrobial activities. In particular, defensins are the only recognized fast-response… read more here.
Keywords: toxins human; inactivation bacterial; targeting inactivation; bacterial toxins ... See more keywords
Human Defensins: A Novel Approach in the Fight against Skin Colonizing Staphylococcus aureus
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9040198
Abstract: Staphylococcus aureus is a microorganism capable of causing numerous diseases of the human skin. The incidence of S. aureus skin infections reflects the conflict between the host skin′s immune defenses and the S. aureus’ virulence… read more here.
Keywords: staphylococcus aureus; skin; host skin; host ... See more keywords
Evaluation of human β‑defensins in the cerebrospinal fluid of suspected meningitis
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DOI: 10.3892/br.2022.1592
Abstract: Human β-defensins (HBDs) are an important class of antimicrobial peptides that have immunomodulatory functions; however, the role of HBDs have not been well explored in the pathogenesis of meningitis. A cross-sectional study was performed to… read more here.
Keywords: csf; csf samples; human defensins; cerebrospinal fluid ... See more keywords
Antibacterial activity of human defensins against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.10455
Abstract: Background The global problem of antibiotic resistance requires the search for and development of new methods of treatment. One of the promising strategies is the use of low doses of antimicrobial peptides, in particular, human… read more here.
Keywords: staphylococcus aureus; escherichia coli; hbd; aureus escherichia ... See more keywords