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
Effects of caffeinated beverage ingestion on salivary antimicrobial proteins responses to acute exercise in the heat
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.973003
Abstract: Caffeine is commonly used by athletes as an energy supplement, but studies on its effects on salivary antimicrobial proteins (sAMPs) in humans during exercise are rare with ambiguous findings. It is also still controversial whether… read more here.
Keywords: pla; caf; antimicrobial proteins; salivary antimicrobial ... See more keywords