The multifaceted roles of antimicrobial peptides in oral diseases.
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DOI: 10.1111/omi.12333
Abstract: Antimicrobial peptides are naturally occurring protein molecules with antibacterial, antiviral and/or antifungal activity. Some antimicrobial peptides kill microorganisms through direct binding with negatively charged microbial surfaces. This action disrupts the cytoplasmic membrane and leads to… read more here.
Keywords: multifaceted roles; roles antimicrobial; natural antimicrobial; peptides oral ... See more keywords