Human α-Defensin 6: A Small Peptide That Self-Assembles and Protects the Host by Entangling Microbes.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.6b00653
Abstract: Human α-defensin 6 (HD6) is a 32-residue cysteine-rich peptide that contributes to innate immunity by protecting the host at mucosal sites. This peptide is produced in small intestinal Paneth cells, stored as an 81-residue precursor… read more here.
Keywords: hd6; peptide self; self assembles; host ... See more keywords
MC1R Peptide Agonist Self-Assembles into a Hydrogel That Promotes Skin Pigmentation for Treating Vitiligo.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c01960
Abstract: Vitiligo, a common skin disease that seriously affects 0.5-2.0% of the worldwide population, lacks approved therapeutics due to a wide range of adverse side effects. As a key regulator of skin pigmentation, MC1R may be… read more here.
Keywords: peptide agonist; self assembles; mc1r peptide; skin pigmentation ... See more keywords